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Household size in ZIP 63126
| Period | ZIP 63126 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.52 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.49 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.46 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.06 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 63126 has 2.48 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.42, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the north.
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 63126
| Period | ZIP 63126 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 38.5 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.3 | 39.5 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.6 | 40.7 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.6 | +2.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 63126 is 42.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 44.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and 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 63126
| Period | ZIP 63126 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 11.7% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 11.5% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 11.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 11.1% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 63126: 6.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. ZIP 63126 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Missouri 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 63126
Renters in ZIP 63126
| Period | ZIP 63126 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 28.3% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 30.1% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 31.1% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 29.6% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 63126 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 39.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.5 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 63126
| Period | ZIP 63126 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 9.6% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 10.1% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 10.1% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 8.8% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 63126: just 5.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.3 points, in line with the national trend. ZIP 63126 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of 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 63126
| Period | ZIP 63126 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1972 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1972 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1973 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1975 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 63126 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, 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 63126
| Period | ZIP 63126 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $997 | $825 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,106 | $920 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,083 | $1,010 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,434 | $1,239 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$437 | +$414 | +$383 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 63126 pays $1,434 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the St. Louis area overall ($1,239). Rents are up $437 a month from 2006–10, a 44% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 63126
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 63126
| Period | ZIP 63126 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6% | 30.3% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.0% | 32.1% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.1% | 34.9% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.1% | 38.5% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.4 pts | +8.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 63126 is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (55.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 15.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 26 of the 284 Missouri ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 63126
| Period | ZIP 63126 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.9% | 88.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.6% | 90.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 92.1% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 93.6% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 63126: 96.9% 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 3.0 points, as it has nationally. ZIP 63126 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Missouri 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 63126
| Period | ZIP 63126 | St. Louis area | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.3% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 63126 has been low: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 63126 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 63126 | 2.48 | 42.9 | 6.8% | 14.4% | 5.3% | 1962 | $1,434 | 55.1% | 96.9% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 63127 | 2.38 | 55.5 | 6.8% | 18.6% | 4.6% | 1983 | $1,869 | 59.6% | 95.9% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 63123 | 2.29 | 42.2 | 7.2% | 25.4% | 7.4% | 1960 | $1,095 | 37.5% | 92.2% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 63122 | 2.50 | 43.1 | 6.4% | 18.4% | 7.6% | 1962 | $1,541 | 71.6% | 97.9% | 1.9% |
| ZIP 63119 | 2.39 | 42.5 | 7.2% | 25.5% | 5.8% | 1955 | $1,672 | 67.4% | 98.3% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 63128 | 2.34 | 47.6 | 8.3% | 21.4% | 5.2% | 1976 | $1,150 | 45.8% | 97.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 63125 | 2.43 | 39.6 | 12.5% | 27.7% | 11.4% | 1960 | $999 | 23.0% | 88.7% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 63144 | 2.09 | 37.6 | 6.3% | 38.1% | 8.8% | 1958 | $1,470 | 75.3% | 98.5% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 63109 | 1.83 | 42.7 | 6.8% | 40.3% | 8.0% | 1943 | $1,065 | 52.4% | 95.7% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 63143 | 1.90 | 33.9 | 9.3% | 57.1% | 8.5% | 1947 | $1,060 | 54.3% | 97.3% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 63131 | 2.77 | 46.1 | 5.3% | 8.0% | 3.9% | 1973 | $2,090 | 79.5% | 98.9% | 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 63126. 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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