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Population and households in ZIP 62223
Household size in ZIP 62223
| Period | ZIP 62223 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.23 | 2.52 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.53 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.49 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.46 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.06 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
ZIP 62223 is a place of small households, averaging 2.29 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 2.23 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the east.
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 62223
| Period | ZIP 62223 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 38.5 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 39.5 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.8 | 40.7 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 40.8 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
ZIP 62223 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.2, in line with the national trend.
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 62223
| Period | ZIP 62223 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 11.0% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 62223: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 62223
Renters in ZIP 62223
| Period | ZIP 62223 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 28.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 30.1% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 31.1% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 29.6% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 62223 is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.1 points, mirroring the country.
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 62223
| Period | ZIP 62223 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 9.6% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 62223 as nationally: 10.6%, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider St. Louis area (8.8%). Vacancy is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 62223
| Period | ZIP 62223 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1972 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1972 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1973 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1975 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 62223 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north 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 62223
| Period | ZIP 62223 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $776 | $825 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $922 | $920 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $881 | $1,010 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,088 | $1,239 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$311 | +$414 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 62223 pays $1,088 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $311 a month since 2006–10, up 40%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 62223
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 62223
| Period | ZIP 62223 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.5% | 30.3% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.8% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.8% | 34.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.1% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 62223 than nationally: 32.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
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 62223
| Period | ZIP 62223 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.2% | 88.8% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.5% | 90.5% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.4% | 92.1% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 93.6% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 62223: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 62223
| Period | ZIP 62223 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 4.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 62223 is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the St. Louis area as a whole (4.3%). Unemployment is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 62223 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 62223 | 2.29 | 44.4 | 8.4% | 23.0% | 10.6% | 1966 | $1,088 | 32.1% | 96.2% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 62226 | 2.40 | 41.8 | 13.2% | 33.4% | 10.9% | 1975 | $1,125 | 31.2% | 94.6% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 62203 | 2.68 | 44.1 | 8.5% | 32.1% | 28.4% | 1960 | $984 | 16.7% | 82.2% | 14.9% |
| ZIP 62208 | 2.37 | 40.1 | 13.2% | 32.9% | 12.7% | 1975 | $1,223 | 34.0% | 92.4% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 62207 | 2.73 | 37.8 | 29.3% | 51.1% | 27.4% | 1970 | $810 | 13.5% | 84.9% | 11.6% |
| ZIP 62220 | 2.30 | 40.6 | 13.4% | 36.9% | 11.6% | 1961 | $1,045 | 29.1% | 94.2% | 6.0% |
| 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 62232 | 2.87 | 44.0 | 6.0% | 20.8% | 10.7% | 1980 | $1,425 | 31.5% | 91.4% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 62206 | 3.08 | 27.4 | 39.8% | 44.5% | 25.2% | 1969 | $966 | 15.4% | 80.6% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 62221 | 2.50 | 39.3 | 15.3% | 34.6% | 6.3% | 1990 | $1,308 | 39.1% | 95.7% | 3.2% |
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 62223. 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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