| City: | Saint Louis, Missouri |
| County: | Saint Louis City County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:07:01 AM |
| Population: | 9,113 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 314 / 557 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 38.6442, -90.2083 |
| Land Area: | 2.229 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 63106 has 9,113 residents and 3,827 households (average 2.32 persons per household). The median age is 31.7 years, significantly younger than the state (39.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.4% male and 56.6% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (92.4%, much higher than the state average of 11.4% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (3.4%, much lower than the state average of 77.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (11.4%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 9,113Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 7,742Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 9,720Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4,088.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $21,475Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 3,827Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $186,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.32Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.91Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 10,823 | 11,546 | 11,736 | 11,990 | 11,998 | 11,989 | 11,474 | 11,409 | 10,624 | 9,967 | 8,924 | 8,676 | 7,742 |
| Decennial Census | 11,883 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 9,113 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 31.7
Male Median Age: 28.7
Female Median Age: 33.3
| 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 | 395 | 416 | 413 | 342 | 259 | 205 | 221 | 205 | 195 | 167 | 144 | 228 | 251 | 269 | 140 | 59 | 26 | 24 |
| Female | 377 | 447 | 428 | 340 | 300 | 418 | 394 | 346 | 342 | 240 | 250 | 313 | 304 | 285 | 157 | 69 | 67 | 77 |
| Total | 772 | 863 | 841 | 682 | 559 | 623 | 615 | 551 | 537 | 407 | 394 | 541 | 555 | 554 | 297 | 128 | 93 | 101 |
| White: | 307 | 3.43% |
| Black: | 8,424 | 94.23% |
| Hispanic:* | 117 | 1.31% |
| Asian: | 17 | 0.19% |
| American Indian: | 20 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.01% |
| Other: | 54 | 0.60% |
| Total: | 8,940 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 3,959 | 43.44% | 28.7 years |
| Females: | 5,154 | 56.56% | 33.3 years |
| Total: | 9,113 | 100% | 31.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 7,339 | 94.79% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 83 | 1.07% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 320 | 5.21% |
| Total Population: | 7,742 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 7,339 | 94.79% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 403 | 5.21% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $21,475, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $6,844 (46.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $225. Family households earn a median of $36,982 versus $15,366 for nonfamily households (a difference of $21,616). By gender, male median income is $50,694 and female is $32,514, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $18,180 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 56.7%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.3%, which is considerably above the state rate (4.1%). The largest occupation group is Service (32.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $14,631 | $15,313 | $15,126 | $12,589 | $13,283 | $14,087 | $15,031 | $17,792 | $21,250 | $21,708 | $22,006 | $22,263 | $21,475 |
| Median Family Income | $15,378 | $16,352 | $16,724 | $14,257 | $14,728 | $18,642 | $19,654 | $22,756 | $25,760 | $27,773 | $29,680 | $33,483 | $36,982 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $12,221 | $12,659 | $12,158 | $11,419 | $11,450 | $10,530 | $11,017 | $12,722 | $15,370 | $16,714 | $17,036 | $19,458 | $15,366 |
| Median Male Income | $27,125 | $27,807 | $26,985 | $27,500 | $28,700 | $36,700 | $33,813 | $40,605 | $40,099 | $40,610 | $41,969 | $46,026 | $50,694 |
| Median Female Income | $28,856 | $28,495 | $26,739 | $26,635 | $26,853 | $26,808 | $30,390 | $30,744 | $30,438 | $29,375 | $29,127 | $31,602 | $32,514 |
| Employed: | 2,820 | 51.99% |
| Unemployed: | 255 | 4.70% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 2,349 | 43.31% |
| Total: | 5,424 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 690 | 24.47% |
| Service: | 906 | 32.13% |
| Sales and Office: | 628 | 22.27% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 142 | 5.04% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 454 | 16.10% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 2,820 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $186,700, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $106,100 (131.64%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $48,200. The median gross rent is $739, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $285 (62.78%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $117. Of occupied housing, owners make up 11.87% (47.78% with a mortgage, 52.22% free-and-clear) and renters 88.13% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 22.14%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $80,600 | $89,500 | $89,400 | $94,800 | $113,100 | $103,700 | $105,600 | $120,600 | $138,500 | $135,800 | $163,400 | $190,200 | $186,700 |
| Less than $500: | 878 | 27.70% |
| $500 to $999: | 1,531 | 48.30% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 470 | 14.83% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 231 | 7.29% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 60 | 1.89% |
| Total: | 3,170 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $454 | $516 | $491 | $539 | $569 | $582 | $582 | $643 | $622 | $659 | $669 | $713 | $739 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 204 | 5.67% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 223 | 6.20% |
| Renter Occupied: | 3,170 | 88.13% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 3,597 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 3,597 | 77.86% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,023 | 22.14% |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,620 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,114 | 24.11% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3,506 | 75.89% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,620 | 100% |
In 2023, 19.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 80.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (91.60%). The uninsured rate is 15.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 28.20%, which is markedly below the state rate (69.30%). Public coverage is 64.70%, which is markedly above the state rate (33.20%). The share of people in poverty is 34.60%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.40%), down 18.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.09%). College enrollment is 18.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 209 | 4.66% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 690 | 15.37% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 1,460 | 32.52% |
| Some college, no degree: | 972 | 21.65% |
| Associate's degree: | 263 | 5.86% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 628 | 13.99% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 267 | 5.95% |
| Total: | 4,489 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 3,590 | 79.97% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 895 | 19.94% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,168 | 26.17% |
| Public Insurance: | 4,966 | 59.94% |
| No Insurance: | 1,151 | 13.89% |
| Total: | 8,285 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 7,134 | 86.11% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 53.4% | 53.4% | 52.5% | 62.2% | 60.1% | 52.7% | 48.5% | 44.3% | 36.6% | 31.2% | 31.8% | 37.8% | 34.6% |
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: | 274 | 13.81% |
| Kindergarten: | 70 | 3.53% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 855 | 43.09% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 410 | 20.67% |
| College or graduate school: | 375 | 18.90% |
| Total: | 1,984 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 344 | 17.34% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 1,335 | 67.29% |
ZIP Code 63106 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 189 business establishments, employing about 2,817 people with an annual payroll of $170,789,000. USPS data shows 4,190 residential mailboxes and 320 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 4,190Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 320Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 4,535Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 1,257Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 1,154Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 189Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $44,826,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $170,789,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 2,817Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 63106 is located in Saint Louis City County, Missouri, within the St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41180) and Missouri's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,809,414 people, about 0.32% of whom live in ZIP Code 63106. It covers 2.229 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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: | 2.229 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 225.36 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2965000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | St. Louis city; MissouriSource: Census |
ZIP Code 63106 is in the St. Louis City School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 14 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 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 November 1, 2025.