63106 ZIP Code — Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis City County, Missouri

ZIP code 63106 is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, within Saint Louis City County. It covers approximately 2.23 square miles and serves a population of 8,676 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 314.

About ZIP code 63106

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $190,200. Renters make up the majority at 84%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($22,263) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 40% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 42% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (18%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 63106 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,676

population

2.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63106 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63106

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63106. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Louis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63167 Saint Louis (0.8 mi) 63103 Saint Louis (1.1 mi) 63102 Saint Louis (1.2 mi) 63155 Saint Louis (1.2 mi) 63101 Saint Louis (1.2 mi) 63160 Saint Louis (1.3 mi) 63195 Saint Louis (1.3 mi) 63164 Saint Louis (1.3 mi) 63180 Saint Louis (1.3 mi) 63150 Saint Louis (1.3 mi) 63171 Saint Louis (1.3 mi) 63197 Saint Louis (1.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	8,676
Population density	3,891 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	510

Geography
Land area	2.23 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.6442
Longitude	-90.2083
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	314

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.9%	53.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	12.2%	27.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	14.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

8,676

Population

3,891

People per sq mi

31.6

Median age

$22,263

Median household income

$23,874

Per capita income

$190,200

Median home value

$713

Median monthly rent

16.5%

Home ownership

39.8%

Poverty rate

12.2%

Unemployment

1,784

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

348

Under 5

476

430

5–9

588

281

10–14

384

175

15–19

239

244

20–24

334

519

25–34

709

331

35–44

452

329

45–54

451

182

55–59

250

215

60–64

294

346

65–74

474

212

75–84

289

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,825	32.6%
18 and over	5,851	67.4%
65 and over	1,445	16.7%
Median age	31.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 91.4%

White 5.8%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	7,977	91.4%
White	504	5.8%
Two or more races	194	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	49	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.9%	53.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	12.2%	27.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	14.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.3%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 18.5%

$10k–$15k 17.5%

$15k–$25k 19.7%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 5.1%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 0.2%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.5%
$10k–$15k	17.5%
$15k–$25k	19.7%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	5.1%
$100k–$150k	7.3%
$150k–$200k	0.2%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$22,263

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 27.7%

$200k–$300k 23.5%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 16.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,200
Median rent / month	$713
Owner occupied	16.5%
Renter occupied	83.5%
Vacant	21.8%
Single-family detached	13.1%
Large apartment buildings	27.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	19.1%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	19.7%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	19.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.3%
1 bedroom	27.1%
2 bedrooms	35.2%
3 bedrooms	20.8%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	43.2%
1 vehicle	38.9%
2 vehicles	10.3%
3 or more	7.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.0%
Electricity	52.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	318	7.9%
Cohabiting couple	319	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,180	29.4%
Female householder, no spouse	2,197	54.7%
Households with children under 18	1,331	33.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,286	32.0%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.8%	61.3%
Married	16.0%	8.8%
Separated	17.3%	4.6%
Widowed	3.4%	12.5%
Divorced	17.5%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 14.8%

HS graduate 30.9%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.7%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	318	14.9%
Kindergarten	42	2.0%
Elementary school	1,082	50.6%
High school	324	15.1%
College / grad school	374	17.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Retail trade 8.0%

Other services 6.4%

Professional & management 6.0%

Public administration 5.2%

Information 4.2%

Manufacturing 3.4%

Construction 3.1%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.1%
Service	40.9%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	5.0%
Production & transportation	10.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.2%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	13.7%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 39.8%

Under 18 years 48.5%

18 and over 35.6%

Married-couple families 10.1%

Female-led households 51.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.8%
Retirement income	15.5%
Supplemental Security	14.9%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	42.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	50.0%
High blood pressure	43.4%
High cholesterol	28.0%
Diabetes	18.2%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	6.1%
Asthma	14.4%
Arthritis	29.9%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.1%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	38.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.5%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	31.5%
Poor mental health	20.9%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	25.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	42.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	35.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	399	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	33.1%
Public insurance	64.3%
No insurance	12.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,852	90.5%
Spanish	163	2.1%
Other Indo-European	70	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,253	95.1%
Born in same state	8,253	95.1%
Born in different state	6,930	79.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	423	4.9%
Not a US citizen	111	26.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	472	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	86	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	75.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63106

What city is ZIP code 63106 in?

ZIP code 63106 is primarily assigned to Saint Louis, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63106 in?

ZIP code 63106 falls within Saint Louis City County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 63106 mostly rentals?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 63106 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63106?

40% of residents in ZIP code 63106 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 63106 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 63106 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 63106?

Health data for ZIP code 63106 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 63106 in?

ZIP code 63106 observes the CST timezone.