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Population and households in ZIP 62236
Household size in ZIP 62236
| Period | ZIP 62236 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.52 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.49 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.46 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 62236 run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in the St. Louis area overall, where it has 2.46 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.68, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 62236
| Period | ZIP 62236 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 38.5 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 39.5 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 40.8 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 62236 is 42.0 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.6, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
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 62236
| Period | ZIP 62236 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 11.0% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.0% of households in ZIP 62236, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 62236
Renters in ZIP 62236
| Period | ZIP 62236 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 28.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 30.1% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 31.1% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 29.6% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 62236 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (36.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 4.4 points since 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 62236
| Period | ZIP 62236 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 9.6% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 8.8% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.5% of homes in ZIP 62236 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Compared with other Illinois ZIP codes, ZIP 62236 has a lower vacancy rate than most.
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 62236
| Period | ZIP 62236 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1972 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1972 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1973 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1975 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 62236 is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the east 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 62236
| Period | ZIP 62236 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $876 | $825 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $866 | $920 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,007 | $1,010 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,189 | $1,239 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$313 | +$414 | +$475 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 62236 runs $1,189 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $313 a month since 2006–10, up 36%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the west.
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 62236
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 62236
| Period | ZIP 62236 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.2% | 30.3% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.0% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.7% | 34.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.0% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.8 pts | +8.3 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 62236 is highly educated: more than four in ten adults 25 and older (46.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 16.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the east.
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 62236
| Period | ZIP 62236 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.3% | 90.5% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.7% | 92.1% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 93.6% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 62236: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.5 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 62236 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Illinois ZIP codes.
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 62236
| Period | ZIP 62236 | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 4.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 62236 has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 31 of the 480 Illinois ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 62236 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 62236 | 2.55 | 42.0 | 7.0% | 14.8% | 5.5% | 1986 | $1,189 | 46.0% | 96.8% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 62239 | 2.57 | 36.9 | 18.3% | 32.6% | 9.0% | 1971 | $968 | 14.0% | 90.4% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 62240 | 2.52 | 43.5 | 10.0% | 13.9% | 17.7% | 1990 | $1,060 | 17.8% | 95.2% | 10.3% |
| ZIP 62260 | 2.47 | 45.9 | 3.4% | 17.0% | 5.5% | 1984 | $983 | 31.0% | 97.4% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 63129 | 2.45 | 44.2 | 6.7% | 20.6% | 3.3% | 1982 | $1,210 | 42.7% | 95.9% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 63125 | 2.43 | 39.6 | 12.5% | 27.7% | 11.4% | 1960 | $999 | 23.0% | 88.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 62206 | 3.08 | 27.4 | 39.8% | 44.5% | 25.2% | 1969 | $966 | 15.4% | 80.6% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 62298 | 2.55 | 44.0 | 6.6% | 15.3% | 7.0% | 1988 | $981 | 35.6% | 95.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 63111 | 2.23 | 35.0 | 17.1% | 61.2% | 16.6% | 1940 | $907 | 22.1% | 84.3% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 63123 | 2.29 | 42.2 | 7.2% | 25.4% | 7.4% | 1960 | $1,095 | 37.5% | 92.2% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 63128 | 2.34 | 47.6 | 8.3% | 21.4% | 5.2% | 1976 | $1,150 | 45.8% | 97.3% | 3.7% |
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 62236. 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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