63135 ZIP Code — Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis County, Missouri

ZIP code 63135 is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, within Saint Louis County. It covers approximately 6.21 square miles and serves a population of 19,764 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 314.

About ZIP code 63135

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 $89,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $53,188. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 63135 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

19,764

population

6.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63135 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63135

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63135. 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

63140 Saint Louis (1.5 mi) 63136 Saint Louis (2.2 mi) 63134 Saint Louis (2.2 mi) 63121 Saint Louis (2.6 mi) 63033 Florissant (3.8 mi) 63120 Saint Louis (4.3 mi) 63133 Saint Louis (4.4 mi) 63114 Saint Louis (4.4 mi) 63074 Saint Ann (5 mi) 63115 Saint Louis (5.2 mi) 63137 Saint Louis (5.2 mi) 63130 Saint Louis (5.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	19,764
Population density	3,183 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	189

Geography
Land area	6.21 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.7447
Longitude	-90.3001
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	53.8%	36.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	30.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	23.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	10.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

19,764

Population

3,183

People per sq mi

35.4

Median age

$53,188

Median household income

$27,469

Per capita income

$89,000

Median home value

$1,098

Median monthly rent

53.9%

Home ownership

18.4%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

5,511

Housing units

23.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

745

Under 5

844

577

5–9

653

531

10–14

601

743

15–19

842

548

20–24

621

1,458

25–34

1,652

1,191

35–44

1,349

921

45–54

1,043

598

55–59

677

529

60–64

600

884

65–74

1,002

362

75–84

409

180

85+

204

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,917	24.9%
18 and over	14,847	75.1%
65 and over	3,041	15.4%
Median age	35.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 66.9%

White 25.4%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	13,541	66.9%
White	5,135	25.4%
Two or more races	822	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	482	2.4%
Other race	246	1.2%
Asian	20	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	36.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	30.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	23.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	2.2%	10.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.2%

$10k–$15k 5.2%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 24.0%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.2%
$10k–$15k	5.2%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	24.0%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$53,188

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.5%

$50k–$100k 50.2%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 8.5%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,000
Median rent / month	$1,098
Owner occupied	53.9%
Renter occupied	46.1%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	84.2%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	0.6%
1990–1999	0.9%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	14.5%
1950–1959	37.8%
1940–1949	17.3%
1939 or earlier	16.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	41.6%
3 bedrooms	41.1%
4 bedrooms	7.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	46.7%
2 vehicles	35.3%
3 or more	11.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	85.3%
Electricity	12.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.2%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,179	26.9%
Cohabiting couple	479	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,818	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	3,624	44.7%
Households with children under 18	2,354	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,384	29.4%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.9%	39.7%
Married	30.7%	31.9%
Separated	3.4%	5.2%
Widowed	2.7%	6.4%
Divorced	12.3%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 32.4%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.5%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	23.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	489	10.7%
Kindergarten	213	4.7%
Elementary school	1,949	42.6%
High school	1,067	23.3%
College / grad school	852	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.6%

Retail trade 11.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Professional & management 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Public administration 6.4%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Other services 4.2%

Construction 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	26.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.5%
Production & transportation	14.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.0%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	3.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 18.4%

Under 18 years 31.6%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 9.0%

Female-led households 18.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.3%
Retirement income	22.7%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	37.2%
High cholesterol	29.2%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	29.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	821	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.0%
Public insurance	41.3%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	6.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,175	92.0%
Spanish	3	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,593	99.1%
Born in same state	19,514	98.7%
Born in different state	15,922	80.6%
Foreign born	79	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	171	0.9%
Not a US citizen	77	45.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	895	4.5%
Italian	838	4.2%
French	628	3.2%
English	302	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	24	0.1%
Dutch	22	0.1%
German	21	0.1%
Polish	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63135

What city is ZIP code 63135 in?

ZIP code 63135 is primarily assigned to Saint Louis, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63135 in?

ZIP code 63135 falls within Saint Louis County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63135?

18% of residents in ZIP code 63135 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63135?

The median home value in ZIP code 63135 is $89,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 63135?

ZIP code 63135 has an estimated population of 19,764 residents, with a density of 3,185 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 63135?

The median household income in ZIP code 63135 is $53,188, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 63135 in?

ZIP code 63135 observes the CST timezone.