63126 ZIP Code — Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis County, Missouri

ZIP code 63126 is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, within Saint Louis County. It covers approximately 4.60 square miles and serves a population of 15,201 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 314.

About ZIP code 63126

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $269,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $105,307. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 63126 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

15,201

population

4.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63126 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63126

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63126. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Louis	Acceptable
Saint Louis	Acceptable
Saint Louis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63127 Saint Louis (1.8 mi) 63122 Saint Louis (3.1 mi) 63123 Saint Louis (3.2 mi) 63119 Saint Louis (3.3 mi) 63099 Fenton (3.9 mi) 63128 Saint Louis (4.1 mi) 63125 Saint Louis (4.9 mi) 63109 Saint Louis (5 mi) 63144 Saint Louis (5 mi) 63143 Saint Louis (5.3 mi) 63026 Fenton (5.6 mi) 63131 Saint Louis (5.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	15,201
Population density	3,305 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	189

Geography
Land area	4.60 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.5496
Longitude	-90.3796
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	23.0%	36.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	30.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	29.6%	23.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	11.3%	10.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

15,201

Population

3,305

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$105,307

Median household income

$49,804

Per capita income

$269,800

Median home value

$1,053

Median monthly rent

85.7%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

2.3%

Unemployment

5,488

Housing units

56.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

410

Under 5

412

509

5–9

512

444

10–14

447

327

15–19

329

206

20–24

208

1,097

25–34

1,104

1,136

35–44

1,143

852

45–54

858

692

55–59

697

504

60–64

508

881

65–74

887

389

75–84

391

129

85+

129

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,195	21.0%
18 and over	12,006	79.0%
65 and over	2,806	18.5%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Black or African American 1.7%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	13,989	89%
Two or more races	598	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	524	3.3%
Black or African American	265	1.7%
Other race	185	1.2%
Asian	164	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.0%	36.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	30.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	29.6%	23.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	11.3%	10.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 22.6%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k+ 15.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	22.6%
$150k–$200k	13.0%
$200k+	15.8%
Median income	$105,307

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.1%

$50k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 40.1%

$300k–$500k 32.9%

$500k–$1M 5.3%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$269,800
Median rent / month	$1,053
Owner occupied	85.7%
Renter occupied	14.3%
Vacant	4.9%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	27.7%
1950–1959	35.3%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	50.3%
4 bedrooms	21.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	50.7%
3 or more	19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.7%
Electricity	14.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
Fuel oil	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,619	59.9%
Cohabiting couple	306	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	581	9.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,533	25.4%
Households with children under 18	1,855	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,987	32.9%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	19.2%
Married	62.8%	59.8%
Separated	1.1%	3.1%
Widowed	1.4%	6.5%
Divorced	8.9%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 17.4%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 35.1%

Graduate / professional 21.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.5%
Bachelor's or higher	56.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	332	9.7%
Kindergarten	230	6.7%
Elementary school	1,598	46.6%
High school	541	15.8%
College / grad school	728	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Finance & real estate 10.9%

Manufacturing 10.4%

Professional & management 10.4%

Construction 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Retail trade 7.4%

Other services 4.7%

Information 4.1%

Public administration 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	58.2%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	7.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.4%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.6%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	17.8%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 3.9%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 4.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.9%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.7%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	19.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.3%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	72.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	8.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	989	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	5.5%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	24.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.9%
Public insurance	22.8%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,379	94.6%
Spanish	269	1.9%
Other Indo-European	101	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	92	0.6%
Other languages	61	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,561	95.8%
Born in same state	14,463	95.1%
Born in different state	11,102	73.0%
Foreign born	98	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	640	4.2%
Not a US citizen	376	58.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,776	18.3%
French	1,678	11%
Arab	906	6%
Norwegian	343	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	119	0.8%
Irish	95	0.6%
Dutch	55	0.4%
Polish	25	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	97.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63126

What city is ZIP code 63126 in?

ZIP code 63126 is primarily assigned to Saint Louis, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63126 in?

ZIP code 63126 falls within Saint Louis County, Missouri.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63126?

57% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 63126 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 63126 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 63126?

The median household income in ZIP code 63126 is $105,307, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 63126?

ZIP code 63126 has an estimated population of 15,201 residents, with a density of 3,305 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 63126 in?

ZIP code 63126 observes the CST timezone.