63136 ZIP Code — Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis County, Missouri

ZIP code 63136 is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, within Saint Louis County. It covers approximately 10.91 square miles and serves a population of 42,385 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 314.

About ZIP code 63136

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 $74,600. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $37,810. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 63136 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

42,385

population

10.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63136 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63136

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63136. 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

63135 Saint Louis (2.2 mi) 63137 Saint Louis (3 mi) 63121 Saint Louis (3.4 mi) 63140 Saint Louis (3.6 mi) 63033 Florissant (3.7 mi) 63120 Saint Louis (3.7 mi) 63115 Saint Louis (4.1 mi) 63147 Saint Louis (4.3 mi) 63134 Saint Louis (4.4 mi) 63133 Saint Louis (5 mi) 63112 Saint Louis (5.8 mi) 63107 Saint Louis (5.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	42,385
Population density	3,885 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	189

Geography
Land area	10.91 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	38.7437
Longitude	-90.2601
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	68.1%	36.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	30.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	23.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	10.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

42,385

Population

3,885

People per sq mi

36.4

Median age

$37,810

Median household income

$22,111

Per capita income

$74,600

Median home value

$972

Median monthly rent

43.9%

Home ownership

29.1%

Poverty rate

10.0%

Unemployment

12,407

Housing units

11.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,064

Under 5

1,333

1,254

5–9

1,571

1,582

10–14

1,982

1,311

15–19

1,642

1,029

20–24

1,290

2,889

25–34

3,620

1,982

35–44

2,484

2,030

45–54

2,543

1,145

55–59

1,435

1,480

60–64

1,855

1,707

65–74

2,140

926

75–84

1,161

413

85+

517

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	10,521	24.8%
18 and over	31,864	75.2%
65 and over	6,864	16.2%
Median age	36.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 89.3%

White 6.5%

Two or more races 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	38,090	89.3%
White	2,777	6.5%
Two or more races	1,140	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	290	0.7%
Asian	173	0.4%
Other race	149	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	52	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.1%	36.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	26.5%	30.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	4.9%	23.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.5%	10.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 11.2%

$15k–$25k 14.3%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	11.2%
$15k–$25k	14.3%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$37,810

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.9%

$50k–$100k 50.4%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k–$300k 2.3%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$74,600
Median rent / month	$972
Owner occupied	43.9%
Renter occupied	56.1%
Vacant	19.9%
Single-family detached	71.4%
Large apartment buildings	5.9%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	2.9%
1990–1999	3.0%
1980–1989	3.3%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	23.9%
1950–1959	32.9%
1940–1949	11.3%
1939 or earlier	11.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	12.5%
2 bedrooms	40.0%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.5%
1 vehicle	46.0%
2 vehicles	25.6%
3 or more	8.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.9%
Electricity	20.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,509	19.4%
Cohabiting couple	1,242	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	3,279	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	10,031	55.5%
Households with children under 18	5,264	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,265	29.2%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.5%	48.2%
Married	29.3%	20.1%
Separated	2.3%	4.5%
Widowed	3.4%	9.9%
Divorced	13.6%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	764	7.4%
Kindergarten	449	4.4%
Elementary school	5,055	49.2%
High school	2,442	23.8%
College / grad school	1,560	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.5%

Manufacturing 9.9%

Retail trade 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Professional & management 7.6%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Other services 3.5%

Construction 3.2%

Public administration 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.5%
Service	29.0%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	3.8%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.9%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	8.7%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 29.1%

Under 18 years 51.8%

18 and over 21.6%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 38.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.2%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	12.5%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.6%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	29.0%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	13.0%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	36.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.9%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	27.0%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	22.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.7%
Visited dentist	46.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	24.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,330	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	19.0%
65 and over	39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.2%
Public insurance	48.1%
No insurance	12.6%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	39,988	94.3%
Spanish	333	0.8%
Other Indo-European	90	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	33	0.1%
Other languages	42	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	41,927	98.9%
Born in same state	41,866	98.8%
Born in different state	33,458	78.9%
Foreign born	61	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	458	1.1%
Not a US citizen	303	66.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,382	3.3%
Italian	691	1.6%
French	405	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	88	0.2%
Dutch	47	0.1%
Norwegian	36	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63136

What city is ZIP code 63136 in?

ZIP code 63136 is primarily assigned to Saint Louis, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63136 in?

ZIP code 63136 falls within Saint Louis County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63136?

29% of residents in ZIP code 63136 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63136?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 63136 mostly rentals?

56% of occupied units in ZIP code 63136 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 63136 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 63136 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 63136 in?

ZIP code 63136 observes the CST timezone.