63118 ZIP Code — Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis City County, Missouri

ZIP code 63118 is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, within Saint Louis City County. It covers approximately 3.40 square miles and serves a population of 26,621 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 314.

About ZIP code 63118

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $194,800. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $48,464. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

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

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 63118 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

26,621

population

3.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63118 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63118

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63118. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Louis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63104 Saint Louis (1.4 mi) 63116 Saint Louis (2.2 mi) 63103 Saint Louis (2.7 mi) 63111 Saint Louis (2.7 mi) 63155 Saint Louis (2.9 mi) 63150 Saint Louis (2.9 mi) 63195 Saint Louis (2.9 mi) 63180 Saint Louis (2.9 mi) 63164 Saint Louis (2.9 mi) 63171 Saint Louis (2.9 mi) 63160 Saint Louis (2.9 mi) 63197 Saint Louis (2.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	26,621
Population density	7,830 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	510

Geography
Land area	3.40 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	38.5926
Longitude	-90.2294
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	314

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.6%	53.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	27.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	14.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.2%	4.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

26,621

Population

7,830

People per sq mi

34.1

Median age

$48,464

Median household income

$31,996

Per capita income

$194,800

Median home value

$901

Median monthly rent

41.6%

Home ownership

23.5%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

7,956

Housing units

35.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,003

Under 5

960

860

5–9

824

908

10–14

869

682

15–19

653

608

20–24

582

3,017

25–34

2,890

2,088

35–44

2,000

1,429

45–54

1,369

612

55–59

586

794

60–64

761

1,247

65–74

1,195

303

75–84

291

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,435	24.2%
18 and over	20,186	75.8%
65 and over	3,126	11.7%
Median age	34.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 42.3%

White 42%

Two or more races 5.7%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Asian 2.7%

Other race 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	11,806	42.3%
White	11,706	42%
Two or more races	1,581	5.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,267	4.5%
Asian	754	2.7%
Other race	716	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	58	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.6%	53.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	27.5%	27.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	14.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.2%	4.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$48,464

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 22.2%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 28.5%

$300k–$500k 18.1%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$194,800
Median rent / month	$901
Owner occupied	41.6%
Renter occupied	58.4%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	39.8%
Large apartment buildings	4.0%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	0.1%
2000–2009	1.1%
1990–1999	2.3%
1980–1989	1.0%
1970–1979	3.3%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	79.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	28.8%
2 bedrooms	31.5%
3 bedrooms	24.9%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	23.0%
1 vehicle	43.4%
2 vehicles	26.2%
3 or more	7.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.1%
Electricity	23.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,880	24.3%
Cohabiting couple	1,071	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	3,687	31.2%
Female householder, no spouse	4,192	35.4%
Households with children under 18	3,025	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,314	19.6%
Average household size	2.23

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.1%	50.9%
Married	30.8%	29.4%
Separated	2.9%	4.7%
Widowed	1.8%	5.0%
Divorced	12.5%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 24.1%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 18.8%

Graduate / professional 16.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	35.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	468	7.5%
Kindergarten	260	4.2%
Elementary school	2,966	47.4%
High school	1,191	19.0%
College / grad school	1,374	22.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.3%

Professional & management 13.3%

Retail trade 10.2%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Other services 5.2%

Public administration 3.4%

Construction 2.7%

Information 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.9%
Service	21.8%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	3.9%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.7%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	8.1%
Walk	4.0%
Work from home	11.2%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 23.5%

Under 18 years 38.7%

18 and over 18.7%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 26.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.6%
Retirement income	10.6%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	32.7%
High cholesterol	25.7%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	23.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	4.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.7%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	21.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	52.6%
Cholesterol screening	85.6%
Teeth loss	24.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,251	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	8.3%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	33.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.1%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	13.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	24,658	92.6%
Spanish	1,377	5.6%
Other Indo-European	465	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	75	0.3%
Other languages	574	2.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	24,599	92.4%
Born in same state	24,448	91.8%
Born in different state	16,253	61.1%
Foreign born	151	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	2,022	7.6%
Not a US citizen	1,047	51.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,064	7.8%
French	1,288	4.8%
Arab	1,070	4%
English	182	0.7%
Polish	145	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	123	0.5%
Norwegian	80	0.3%
Irish	43	0.2%
Dutch	34	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63118

What city is ZIP code 63118 in?

ZIP code 63118 is primarily assigned to Saint Louis, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63118 in?

ZIP code 63118 falls within Saint Louis City County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63118?

24% of residents in ZIP code 63118 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 63118 mostly rentals?

58% of occupied units in ZIP code 63118 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63118?

The median home value in ZIP code 63118 is $194,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 63118?

ZIP code 63118 has an estimated population of 26,621 residents, with a density of 7,830 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 63118 in?

ZIP code 63118 observes the CST timezone.