| City: | Saint Albans, Missouri |
| County: | Franklin County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:03:11 AM |
| Population: | 762 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 636 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.5866, -90.7692 |
| Land Area: | 10.387 sq mi |
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Saint Albans is an affluent rural community in Franklin County, Missouri, where residents enjoy spacious properties and a quiet lifestyle about 30 miles southwest of St. Louis. With a median age of 57.9 years and a median household income of $250,000, this is a comfortable pre-retirement and retirement enclave. The 762 residents live in 321 households spread across 4.8 square miles of wooded hills and valleys.
The Saint Albans post office maintains 361 PO Boxes for the community's 321 households, a 1.12 adoption rate that shows the post office serves both local residents and some people from surrounding areas. While this ZIP has PO Box classification, rural carrier delivery does exist on two routes serving 101 delivery points. Most homes receive mail directly, but many residents choose PO Boxes for convenience or because their properties lie on private drives.
Street names tell the story of an upscale residential development. Saint Albans Road has the most delivery points with 14 records, followed by Fairfield Valley Road with 9 records. Wine-themed streets like Merlot Lane, Bordeaux Circle, Cabernet Lane, and Latour Drive suggest a planned community with golf course or vineyard aesthetic. Nature names dominate: Oak Hollow Lane, Deer Valley Court, Quail Ridge Lane, Cedar Trace Drive, and Pheasant Run Circle.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 762 |
| Median Age | 57.9 years |
| Median Household Income | $250,000 |
| Per Capita Income | $131,275 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 70.6% |
| Work from Home | 39.0% |
| Owner-Occupied Housing | 93.1% |
| Median Home Value | $803,300 |
This is a highly educated community. Among residents 25 and older, 70.6% hold bachelor's degrees or higher, well above Missouri and national averages. With 39% of workers working from home (compared to about 6% nationally in the pre-pandemic baseline), Saint Albans attracts professionals who can work remotely and value peaceful surroundings. The combination of high incomes, expensive homes (median value $803,300), and mature residents creates a distinct character.
Housing is almost entirely owner-occupied. Of 321 occupied homes, 299 are owner-occupied (93%) and only 22 are rentals (7%). There's minimal seasonal vacancy, with just 13 of the 363 total housing units used seasonally. This isn't a vacation community. It's a year-round residential area where people have settled for the long term.
Franklin County's rolling terrain and proximity to Missouri wine country make Saint Albans an attractive location for those seeking country living within commuting distance of St. Louis. The community sits near the Meramec River valley, an area known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation.
Mail to Saint Albans uses:
[Recipient Name]
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Saint Albans, MO 63073Rural delivery is available for most homes, though many residents maintain PO Boxes for mail security and convenience.
Wine-themed streets (Merlot, Bordeaux, Cabernet, Latour) and nature names (Oak Hollow, Deer Valley, Quail Ridge) suggest planned upscale development.
ZIP Code 63073 has 762 residents and 321 households (average 2.37 persons per household). The median age is 57.9 years, significantly older than the state (39.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.1% male and 44.9% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.6%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 762Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,027Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 73.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $250,000Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 321Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $803,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.37Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.29Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 170 | 331 | 574 | 891 | 965 | 1,012 | 919 | 905 | 798 | 356 | 1,711 | 1,511 | 1,027 |
| Decennial Census | 301 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 762 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 57.9
Male Median Age: 56
Female Median Age: 59
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 18 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 28 | 44 | 55 | 47 | 43 | 13 | 4 | 5 |
| Female | 8 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 24 | 37 | 43 | 45 | 48 | 17 | 0 | 9 |
| Total | 26 | 41 | 45 | 39 | 37 | 10 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 38 | 52 | 81 | 98 | 92 | 91 | 30 | 4 | 14 |
| White: | 721 | 96.78% |
| Black: | 4 | 0.54% |
| Hispanic:* | 10 | 1.34% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.40% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 7 | 0.94% |
| Total: | 745 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 420 | 55.12% | 56.0 years |
| Females: | 342 | 44.88% | 59.0 years |
| Total: | 762 | 100% | 57.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,020 | 99.32% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 7 | 0.68% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 1,027 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,027 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $250,001, which is markedly greater than the state median ($68,920), is up $18,168 (7.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,796. Family households earn a median of $250,001 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $250,001). By gender, male median income is $198,689 and female is $71,840, which is markedly greater than the state female median ($47,953), with a current gap of $126,849 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 51.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (84.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $231,833 | $167,500 | $238,661 | $205,169 | $86,450 | $0 | $0 | $217,607 | $244,205 | $250,001 | $250,001 | $250,001 | $250,001 |
| Median Family Income | $250,001 | $236,328 | $250,001 | $205,608 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $217,607 | $248,000 | $250,001 | $250,001 | $250,001 | $250,001 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $250,001 | $80,769 | $250,001 | $61,957 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $158,658 | $0 | $165,504 | $190,052 | $198,689 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $100,205 | $100,605 | $0 | $90,884 | $98,170 | $71,840 |
| Employed: | 407 | 48.92% |
| Unemployed: | 17 | 2.04% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 408 | 49.04% |
| Total: | 832 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 345 | 84.77% |
| Service: | 9 | 2.21% |
| Sales and Office: | 47 | 11.55% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 1.47% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 407 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $803,300, which is considerably higher than the state median ($215,600), is down $130,000 (13.93%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $149,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($996), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (81.01% with a mortgage, 18.99% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is much lower than the state rate (11.56%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $933,300 | $1,000,001 | $1,000,001 | $1,000,001 | $748,800 | $731,400 | $659,400 | $592,600 | $653,700 | $583,300 | $672,200 | $700,500 | $803,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 320 | 81.01% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 75 | 18.99% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 395 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 395 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 395 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 395 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 395 | 100% |
In 2023, 70.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (31.90%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 98.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (9.20%). Private coverage is 89.70%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 12.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), up 12.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (59.78%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 11 | 1.36% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 111 | 13.70% |
| Some college, no degree: | 91 | 11.23% |
| Associate's degree: | 25 | 3.09% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 314 | 38.77% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 258 | 31.85% |
| Total: | 810 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 799 | 98.64% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 572 | 70.62% |
| Private Insurance: | 921 | 77.79% |
| Public Insurance: | 263 | 22.21% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,184 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,184 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 3.9% | 3.7% | 12.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 29 | 16.20% |
| Kindergarten: | 9 | 5.03% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 107 | 59.78% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 34 | 18.99% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 179 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 38 | 21.23% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 150 | 83.80% |
ZIP Code 63073 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 27 business establishments, employing about 168 people with an annual payroll of $10,457,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 418Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 27Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,699,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $10,457,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 168Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 63073 is located in Franklin County, Missouri, within the St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41180) and Missouri's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,809,414 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 63073. It covers 10.387 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.61 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | St. Louis, MO-ILSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 41180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,809,414Source: Census |
| MSA: | St. Louis, MO-IL MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 10.387 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.61 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 465.76 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 63073 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.