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Population and households in ZIP 62201
Household size in ZIP 62201
| Period | ZIP 62201 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.52 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.00 | 2.53 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.49 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.46 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.06 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, ZIP 62201 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the wider St. Louis area, where it has 2.46 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.76, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 62201
| Period | ZIP 62201 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6 | 38.5 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.3 | 39.5 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.0 | 40.7 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 40.8 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.5 | +2.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 62201 are younger than 39.1 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the St. Louis area as a whole, where the median age is 40.8. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 62201
| Period | ZIP 62201 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.7% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 36.9% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 11.0% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.6% | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 62201: 20.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 32 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 62201
Renters in ZIP 62201
| Period | ZIP 62201 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.1% | 28.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.0% | 30.1% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.6% | 31.1% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.1% | 29.6% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −12.0 pts | +1.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 62201: 50.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About seven in ten owners (71.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the east.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 62201
| Period | ZIP 62201 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 9.6% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 62201: 20.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only seven of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 62201
| Period | ZIP 62201 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1972 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1972 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1973 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1975 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 62201 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 62201
| Period | ZIP 62201 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $537 | $825 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $596 | $920 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $538 | $1,010 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $998 | $1,239 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$462 | +$414 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 62201 pays $998 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 21.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 62201
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 62201
| Period | ZIP 62201 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 30.3% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 34.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 62201: 13.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the center. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 62201
| Period | ZIP 62201 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.1% | 88.8% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.9% | 90.5% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 68.2% | 92.1% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.2% | 93.6% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in ZIP 62201 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 62201
| Period | ZIP 62201 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 62201 has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 43 have lower unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 62201 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 62201 | 2.58 | 39.1 | 20.6% | 50.1% | 20.8% | 1956 | $998 | 13.6% | 72.2% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 62205 | 3.12 | 41.8 | 24.3% | 32.5% | 36.7% | 1956 | $1,025 | 20.7% | 86.6% | 25.6% |
| ZIP 62204 | 2.42 | 46.8 | 21.8% | 22.2% | 37.6% | 1950 | $890 | 16.5% | 86.1% | 13.9% |
| ZIP 62059 | 2.62 | 29.6 | 30.8% | 55.6% | 14.0% | 1964 | $903 | 27.2% | 97.6% | 13.5% |
| ZIP 62207 | 2.73 | 37.8 | 29.3% | 51.1% | 27.4% | 1970 | $810 | 13.5% | 84.9% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 63102 | 1.46 | 34.6 | 7.8% | 87.6% | 13.6% | 1960 | $1,180 | 53.1% | 96.9% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 63101 | 1.39 | 33.6 | 10.6% | 75.3% | 22.9% | 1943 | $1,234 | 52.4% | 95.3% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 62090 | 2.51 | 34.8 | 26.9% | 67.2% | 23.4% | 1963 | $929 | 5.9% | 89.9% | 18.8% |
| ZIP 62060 | 2.43 | 44.6 | 13.7% | 48.2% | 15.7% | 1963 | $1,043 | 12.9% | 86.2% | 18.7% |
| ZIP 62203 | 2.68 | 44.1 | 8.5% | 32.1% | 28.4% | 1960 | $984 | 16.7% | 82.2% | 14.9% |
| ZIP 63106 | 1.86 | 40.4 | 25.7% | 85.9% | 22.4% | 1977 | $785 | 20.4% | 84.9% | 6.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 62201. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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