63386 ZIP Code — West Alton, MO

Saint Charles County, Missouri

ZIP code 63386 is located in West Alton, Missouri, within Saint Charles County. It covers approximately 33.21 square miles and serves a population of 522 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 636.

About ZIP code 63386

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 $169,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $99,773. 34% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 63386 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

522

population

33.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63386 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63386

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63386. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Alton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63034 Florissant (3.6 mi) 63138 Saint Louis (5.1 mi) 63033 Florissant (5.8 mi) 62035 Godfrey (6.4 mi) 62002 Alton (6.8 mi) 62095 Wood River (7.7 mi) 62018 Cottage Hills (7.8 mi) 62048 Hartford (7.8 mi) 62024 East Alton (7.9 mi) 63137 Saint Louis (8.4 mi) 62028 Elsah (8.6 mi) 63136 Saint Louis (8.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	522
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	33.21 sq mi
Water area	8.71 sq mi
Latitude	38.8694
Longitude	-90.2220
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	636

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.0%	24.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	32.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	33.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	9.3%	9.7%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

522

Population

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$99,773

Median household income

$34,336

Per capita income

$169,400

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

86.4%

Home ownership

1.5%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

204

Housing units

22.6%

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

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	130	24.9%
18 and over	392	75.1%
65 and over	53	10.2%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Black or African American 1.3%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	510	97.7%
Black or African American	7	1.3%
Two or more races	5	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.0%	24.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	32.4%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	33.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	9.3%	9.7%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 1.7%

$35k–$50k 27.3%

$50k–$75k 9.1%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 34.7%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	1.7%
$35k–$50k	27.3%
$50k–$75k	9.1%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	34.7%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$99,773

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.1%

$50k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 36.2%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 2.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,400
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	86.4%
Renter occupied	13.6%
Vacant	22.8%
Single-family detached	96.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	22.4%
1950–1959	32.0%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	11.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	20.2%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	22.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	17.6%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	46.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.5%
Electricity	62.5%
Propane / LP gas	26.1%
Fuel oil	5.1%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	111	63.1%
Cohabiting couple	8	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	40	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	17	9.7%
Households with children under 18	64	36.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	26.1%
Average household size	2.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	24.5%
Married	61.7%	54.4%
Separated	1.0%	2.9%
Widowed	2.6%	8.8%
Divorced	13.3%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 27.8%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 20.2%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	22.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	12.7%
Kindergarten	24	16.9%
Elementary school	68	47.9%
High school	8	5.6%
College / grad school	24	16.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.5%

Construction 17.5%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Retail trade 5.4%

Other services 5.0%

Public administration 4.6%

Manufacturing 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Professional & management 2.1%

Information 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.4%
Service	13.2%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	23.2%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.1%
Government	7.1%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.0%
Carpool	1.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 1.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 13.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	30.3%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	26.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	20.4%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	15.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.3%
Visited dentist	58.7%
Cholesterol screening	87.7%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	15.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.0%
Public insurance	21.3%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	507	97.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	522	100.0%
Born in same state	522	100.0%
Born in different state	422	80.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	104	19.9%
French	25	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	4.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63386

What city is ZIP code 63386 in?

ZIP code 63386 is primarily assigned to West Alton, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63386 in?

ZIP code 63386 falls within Saint Charles County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 63386 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 63386 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 63386?

The median home value in ZIP code 63386 is $169,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 63386?

ZIP code 63386 has an estimated population of 522 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 63386?

The median household income in ZIP code 63386 is $99,773, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 63386 in?

ZIP code 63386 observes the CST timezone.