63140 ZIP Code — Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis County, Missouri

ZIP code 63140 is located in Saint Louis, Missouri, within Saint Louis County. It covers approximately 0.53 square miles and serves a population of 291 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 314.

About ZIP code 63140

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 71%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $38,281. Poverty affects 51% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (19%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 63140 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

291

population

0.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63140 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63140

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63140. 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

63134 Saint Louis (0.9 mi) 63135 Saint Louis (1.5 mi) 63121 Saint Louis (2.4 mi) 63114 Saint Louis (3.1 mi) 63074 Saint Ann (3.5 mi) 63136 Saint Louis (3.6 mi) 63133 Saint Louis (4.1 mi) 63120 Saint Louis (4.8 mi) 63132 Saint Louis (4.9 mi) 63130 Saint Louis (4.9 mi) 63033 Florissant (5 mi) 63042 Hazelwood (5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	291
Population density	549 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	189

Geography
Land area	0.53 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.7371
Longitude	-90.3264
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	79.3%	36.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	19.3%	30.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	1.4%	23.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	10.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

291

Population

549

People per sq mi

26.3

Median age

$38,281

Median household income

$20,810

Per capita income

Median home value

$845

Median monthly rent

29.1%

Home ownership

50.5%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

Housing units

24.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	53	18.2%
18 and over	238	81.8%
65 and over	29	10.0%
Median age	26.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 50.3%

White 40.8%

Two or more races 3.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Asian 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	147	50.3%
White	119	40.8%
Two or more races	11	3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	1.7%
Asian	2	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.3%
Other race	1	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.3%	36.1%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	19.3%	30.6%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	1.4%	23.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	0.0%	10.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 14.2%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 17.3%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 22.0%

$50k–$75k 11.0%

$75k–$100k 20.5%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.2%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	17.3%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	22.0%
$50k–$75k	11.0%
$75k–$100k	20.5%
$100k–$150k	1.6%
Median income	$38,281

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 70.3%

$50k–$100k 29.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$845
Owner occupied	29.1%
Renter occupied	70.9%
Vacant	23.0%
Single-family detached	37.0%
Large apartment buildings	9.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	4.2%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	12.1%
1960–1969	37.6%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	17.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	44.8%
3 bedrooms	30.3%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	34.6%
2 vehicles	44.1%
3 or more	14.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.2%
Electricity	54.3%
Propane / LP gas	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	24	18.9%
Cohabiting couple	21	16.5%
Male householder, no spouse	15	11.8%
Female householder, no spouse	67	52.8%
Households with children under 18	20	15.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	21	16.5%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.5%	74.8%
Married	28.3%	18.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	0.0%	0.7%
Divorced	17.2%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 39.2%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 14.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	24.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	14.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	25	27.2%
High school	8	8.7%
College / grad school	46	50.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 23.4%

Finance & real estate 12.6%

Construction 6.9%

Professional & management 6.3%

Retail trade 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Public administration 4.0%

Other services 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Information 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	31.4%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.0%
Government	21.7%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.0%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.1%
Other means	9.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.9

Poverty

All people 50.5%

Under 18 years 100.0%

18 and over 39.5%

Married-couple families 16.7%

Female-led households 70.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.7%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	2.4%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.7%
High blood pressure	47.6%
High cholesterol	29.9%
Diabetes	19.1%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	6.1%
Asthma	13.7%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.2%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	40.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.6%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	31.8%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	23.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.3%
Visited dentist	41.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	30.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.2%
Under 18	11.3%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	3.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.5%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	14.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	273	93.8%
Spanish	12	4.4%
Other Indo-European	12	4.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	273	93.8%
Born in same state	273	93.8%
Born in different state	197	67.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	18	6.2%
Not a US citizen	3	16.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	27	9.3%
French	15	5.2%
German	2	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	2	0.7%
Arab	2	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63140

What city is ZIP code 63140 in?

ZIP code 63140 is primarily assigned to Saint Louis, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63140 in?

ZIP code 63140 falls within Saint Louis County, Missouri.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 63140?

51% of residents in ZIP code 63140 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 63140 mostly rentals?

71% of occupied units in ZIP code 63140 are renter-occupied.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 63140?

Health data for ZIP code 63140 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 63140?

The median household income in ZIP code 63140 is $38,281, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 63140 in?

ZIP code 63140 observes the CST timezone.