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Population and households in ZIP 62230
Household size in ZIP 62230
| Period | ZIP 62230 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.52 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.53 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.49 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.46 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.06 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 62230 has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across the St. Louis area. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.47, mirroring the country.
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 62230
| Period | ZIP 62230 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 38.5 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 39.5 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.8 | 40.7 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.7 | 40.8 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.7 | +2.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
At 40.7, the median age in ZIP 62230 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 41.5, even as the national median rose.
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 62230
| Period | ZIP 62230 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 11.0% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 62230: 5.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 62230 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Illinois ZIP codes.
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 62230
Renters in ZIP 62230
| Period | ZIP 62230 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 28.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 30.1% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 31.1% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 29.6% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +1.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.0% of households in ZIP 62230 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 37.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 62230
| Period | ZIP 62230 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 9.6% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 62230: just 4.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 62230 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Illinois ZIP codes.
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 62230
| Period | ZIP 62230 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1972 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1972 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1973 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1975 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 62230 was built around 1979, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 62230
| Period | ZIP 62230 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $911 | $825 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $847 | $920 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $979 | $1,010 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $810 | $1,239 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | −$100 | +$414 | +$475 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 62230 runs $810 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has fallen $100 a month since 2006–10, down 11%, even as the national median rose. Rent takes 23.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only 37 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower rents.
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 62230
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 62230
| Period | ZIP 62230 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 30.3% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.3% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 34.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 62230 than nationally: 27.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 62230
| Period | ZIP 62230 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 88.8% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.8% | 90.5% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 92.1% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 93.6% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 62230 is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The St. Louis area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.8 points, as it has nationally.
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 62230
| Period | ZIP 62230 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 62230 than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 62230 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 62230 | 2.42 | 40.7 | 5.8% | 18.0% | 4.0% | 1979 | $810 | 27.6% | 93.8% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 62216 | 2.76 | 34.3 | 7.5% | 15.6% | 5.5% | 1993 | $956 | 35.1% | 96.2% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 62245 | 2.31 | 45.3 | 7.4% | 14.0% | 3.8% | 1975 | $944 | 24.8% | 94.4% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 62219 | 2.35 | 40.6 | 5.6% | 19.4% | 3.6% | 1977 | $786 | 28.3% | 93.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 62218 | 2.60 | 41.8 | 3.8% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 1985 | $695 | 27.3% | 96.1% | 1.3% |
| ZIP 62215 | 2.32 | 47.6 | 7.3% | 14.3% | 9.2% | 1976 | $1,065 | 21.7% | 94.4% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 62293 | 2.52 | 39.9 | 3.7% | 19.6% | 6.5% | 1981 | $951 | 33.1% | 95.3% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 62231 | 2.26 | 44.5 | 8.3% | 17.3% | 13.6% | 1973 | $960 | 27.0% | 95.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 62265 | 2.54 | 44.0 | 10.6% | 31.7% | 8.0% | 1979 | $1,363 | 29.3% | 92.0% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 62273 | 2.33 | 50.0 | 7.2% | 18.5% | 9.3% | 1987 | $1,059 | 22.0% | 93.5% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 62249 | 2.30 | 43.4 | 9.4% | 19.7% | 3.7% | 1985 | $1,022 | 39.2% | 97.0% | 2.0% |
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 62230. 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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