63138 ZIP Code — Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis County, Missouri

ZIP code 63138 is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, within Saint Louis County. It covers approximately 18.54 square miles and serves a population of 18,602 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 314.

About ZIP code 63138

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.

Median household income is $50,440. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

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 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 63138 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

18,602

population

18.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63138 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63138

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63138. 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

63137 Saint Louis (4.1 mi) 62048 Hartford (5.1 mi) 63386 West Alton (5.1 mi) 63033 Florissant (5.2 mi) 62024 East Alton (6 mi) 63136 Saint Louis (6.1 mi) 62040 Granite City (6.3 mi) 63034 Florissant (6.5 mi) 62087 South Roxana (6.5 mi) 62095 Wood River (6.7 mi) 63135 Saint Louis (7.8 mi) 63147 Saint Louis (8.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	18,602
Population density	1,003 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	189

Geography
Land area	18.54 sq mi
Water area	2.15 sq mi
Latitude	38.8045
Longitude	-90.1783
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	57.9%	36.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	30.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	23.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	10.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

18,602

Population

1,003

People per sq mi

32.1

Median age

$50,440

Median household income

$25,906

Per capita income

$114,900

Median home value

$1,030

Median monthly rent

48.1%

Home ownership

18.4%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

5,286

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

643

Under 5

747

559

5–9

649

724

10–14

841

691

15–19

802

705

20–24

819

1,257

25–34

1,459

827

35–44

961

1,093

45–54

1,269

509

55–59

592

510

60–64

592

713

65–74

828

285

75–84

332

85+

105

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,869	26.2%
18 and over	13,733	73.8%
65 and over	2,353	12.6%
Median age	32.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 80%

White 13.4%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	15,137	80%
White	2,539	13.4%
Two or more races	687	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	314	1.7%
Other race	187	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	0.1%
Asian	25	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.9%	36.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	30.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	23.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	1.9%	10.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 14.9%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	14.9%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$50,440

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.5%

$50k–$100k 30.6%

$100k–$150k 35.7%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 4.7%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,900
Median rent / month	$1,030
Owner occupied	48.1%
Renter occupied	51.9%
Vacant	20.1%
Single-family detached	61.0%
Large apartment buildings	5.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	1.5%
1990–1999	4.6%
1980–1989	6.5%
1970–1979	32.8%
1960–1969	24.9%
1950–1959	20.4%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	13.8%
2 bedrooms	27.8%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.9%
1 vehicle	42.2%
2 vehicles	35.5%
3 or more	11.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.0%
Electricity	23.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,132	29.5%
Cohabiting couple	700	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,327	18.4%
Female householder, no spouse	3,058	42.4%
Households with children under 18	2,353	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,719	23.8%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.9%	45.7%
Married	36.1%	28.1%
Separated	1.7%	4.4%
Widowed	3.5%	7.8%
Divorced	10.8%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 33.8%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.6%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	350	6.8%
Kindergarten	318	6.2%
Elementary school	2,198	42.9%
High school	872	17.0%
College / grad school	1,382	27.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%

Professional & management 14.0%

Retail trade 10.6%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Other services 6.3%

Finance & real estate 6.0%

Public administration 4.1%

Construction 3.9%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.1%
Service	26.7%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.9%
Carpool	14.2%
Public transit	2.2%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	8.9%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 18.4%

Under 18 years 25.1%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 19.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.3%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	11.3%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	28.5%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	22.2%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	52.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	966	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	12.0%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	43.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.6%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	13.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,212	92.5%
Spanish	92	0.5%
Other Indo-European	46	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	16	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,275	98.2%
Born in same state	18,139	97.5%
Born in different state	14,883	80.0%
Foreign born	136	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	327	1.8%
Not a US citizen	172	52.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	730	3.9%
French	257	1.4%
Arab	233	1.3%
Norwegian	122	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	69	0.4%
Irish	56	0.3%
English	43	0.2%
Polish	22	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	93.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63138

What city is ZIP code 63138 in?

ZIP code 63138 is primarily assigned to Saint Louis, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63138 in?

ZIP code 63138 falls within Saint Louis County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63138?

18% of residents in ZIP code 63138 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63138?

The median home value in ZIP code 63138 is $114,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 63138?

ZIP code 63138 has an estimated population of 18,602 residents, with a density of 1,004 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 63138?

The median household income in ZIP code 63138 is $50,440, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 63138 in?

ZIP code 63138 observes the CST timezone.