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Household size in ZIP 63049
| Period | ZIP 63049 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 2.52 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.49 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.46 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.06 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 63049 run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in the St. Louis area as a whole, where it has 2.46 people. Household size has dropped from 2.77 in 2006–10, 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 63049
| Period | ZIP 63049 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.8 | 38.5 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 39.5 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.9 | 40.7 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.3 | +2.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.0, ZIP 63049 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.8, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 284 Missouri ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 are older.
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 63049
| Period | ZIP 63049 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 11.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 11.1% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 63049: 5.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 5.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 284 Missouri ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower 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 63049
Renters in ZIP 63049
| Period | ZIP 63049 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 28.3% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 30.1% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 31.1% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 29.6% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 63049 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 11.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (32.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 1.2 points, 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 63049
| Period | ZIP 63049 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 9.6% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 10.1% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 10.1% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 63049: just 4.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 63049 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Missouri 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 63049
| Period | ZIP 63049 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1972 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 63049 is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
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 63049
| Period | ZIP 63049 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $713 | $825 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $802 | $920 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $895 | $1,010 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,059 | $1,239 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$346 | +$414 | +$383 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 63049 pays $1,059 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $346 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the center; 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 63049
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 63049
| Period | ZIP 63049 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 30.3% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 32.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 34.9% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.0% | 38.5% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 63049 than nationally: 29.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southeast.
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 63049
| Period | ZIP 63049 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.2% | 88.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.9% | 90.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 92.1% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 93.6% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 63049 is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The St. Louis area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 5.4 points since 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 63049
| Period | ZIP 63049 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 63049 has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 63049 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 63049 | 2.55 | 45.0 | 5.4% | 11.9% | 4.3% | 1985 | $1,059 | 29.0% | 93.6% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 63026 | 2.61 | 42.2 | 7.6% | 20.2% | 6.7% | 1987 | $1,265 | 40.7% | 94.4% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 63051 | 2.77 | 40.4 | 13.0% | 14.7% | 8.1% | 1989 | $1,048 | 22.9% | 91.0% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 63088 | 2.01 | 42.7 | 6.4% | 45.2% | 2.4% | 1989 | $1,459 | 51.4% | 95.5% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 63025 | 2.77 | 40.3 | 7.2% | 15.9% | 3.9% | 1997 | $1,252 | 51.3% | 96.3% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 63021 | 2.58 | 42.3 | 6.0% | 18.6% | 4.8% | 1983 | $1,423 | 63.1% | 97.8% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 63127 | 2.38 | 55.5 | 6.8% | 18.6% | 4.6% | 1983 | $1,869 | 59.6% | 95.9% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 63010 | 2.50 | 41.3 | 10.4% | 19.9% | 6.6% | 1983 | $1,108 | 26.0% | 91.6% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 63052 | 2.76 | 39.9 | 10.6% | 16.3% | 4.2% | 1995 | $1,132 | 28.1% | 94.5% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 63128 | 2.34 | 47.6 | 8.3% | 21.4% | 5.2% | 1976 | $1,150 | 45.8% | 97.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 63040 | 2.74 | 43.0 | 4.8% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 1994 | $1,584 | 63.9% | 97.7% | 2.9% |
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 63049. 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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