Zip code 63026: Fenton, Missouri
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 63026
63026 is a suburban zip code in Fenton, Missouri (Jefferson County), covering 25 sq mi of land. About 45,354 people live here, or 1,792 per square mile. The median resident is 41.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $97,553 a year, 21% above the national median of $80,734. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $294,400, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,135 a month.
41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.2 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare, management and sales.
How 63026 compares
- Healthcare workers12.3%83rdU.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%253rd of 967 in MO
- Homeownership rate80.3%79thU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%449th of 966 in MO
- Tech workers4.8%77thU.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%87th of 967 in MO
- Population45,35475thU.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,81416th of 968 in MO
- Median age41.770thU.S. 38.9 · MO 39467th of 968 in MO
- Median household income$97,55369thU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,70284th of 934 in MO
- 67thU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%94th of 965 in MO
- 67thU.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%490th of 968 in MO
- Per capita income$47,02066thU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695100th of 968 in MO
- Median earnings per worker$54,05165thU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780125th of 960 in MO
- Broadband access93.6%63rdU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%137th of 966 in MO
- Work from home15.1%61stU.S. 15.1% · MO 13%215th of 967 in MO
- Veterans6.4%58thU.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%620th of 968 in MO
- 58thU.S. 22% · MO 22.3%452nd of 968 in MO
- Population density1,792/sq mi55thU.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi93rd of 968 in MO
- Median home value$294,40043rdU.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300106th of 917 in MO
- Average commute24.2 min38thU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min573rd of 934 in MO
- 38thU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465418th of 964 in MO
- Housing vacancy5.1%34thU.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%815th of 966 in MO
- 33rdU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%747th of 968 in MO
- Median gross rent$1,13531stU.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033132nd of 783 in MO
- 23rdU.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%179th of 968 in MO
- Government workers10.6%23rdU.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%629th of 967 in MO
- Poverty rate6.2%20thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%779th of 966 in MO
- Diversity index24.918thU.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1285th of 968 in MO
- 18thU.S. 10% · MO 9%745th of 967 in MO
- 15thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%435th of 908 in MO
- 8thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%576th of 967 in MO
| Measure | 63026 | Jefferson | MO | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers | 12.3% | 9.7% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 253rd of 967 | |
| Homeownership rate | 80.3% | 82.2% | 68.1% | 65.2% | 449th of 966 | |
| Tech workers | 4.8% | 3.1% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 87th of 967 | |
| Population | 45,354 | 229,458 | 6,191,814 | 334,922,499 | 16th of 968 | |
| Median age | 41.7 | 40.3 | 39 | 38.9 | 467th of 968 | |
| Median household income | $97,553 | $82,851 | $70,702 | $80,734 | 84th of 934 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.6% | 24.7% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 94th of 965 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 19% | 16.7% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 490th of 968 | |
| Per capita income | $47,020 | $39,160 | $39,695 | $44,673 | 100th of 968 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $54,051 | $49,487 | $45,780 | $49,666 | 125th of 960 | |
| Broadband access | 93.6% | 91.7% | 89.3% | 91% | 137th of 966 | |
| Work from home | 15.1% | 11.5% | 13% | 15.1% | 215th of 967 | |
| Veterans | 6.4% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 620th of 968 | |
| Residents under 18 | 23% | 22.5% | 22.3% | 22% | 452nd of 968 | |
| Population density | 1,792/sq mi | 350/sq mi | 90/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 93rd of 968 | |
| Median home value | $294,400 | $237,200 | $230,300 | $332,700 | 106th of 917 | |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 30.6 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 573rd of 934 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.421 | 0.395 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 418th of 964 | |
| Housing vacancy | 5.1% | 6% | 11.2% | 10.1% | 815th of 966 | |
| Uninsured rate | 5% | 6.6% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 747th of 968 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,135 | $979 | $1,033 | $1,413 | 132nd of 783 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.9% | 2.3% | 4.5% | 14.1% | 179th of 968 | |
| Government workers | 10.6% | 9.9% | 13.2% | 14.5% | 629th of 967 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 6.2% | 9% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 779th of 966 | |
| Diversity index | 24.9 | 21.2 | 40.1 | 61.4 | 285th of 968 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6.9% | 7.1% | 9% | 10% | 745th of 967 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 39.4% | 39.4% | 45.6% | 51.1% | 435th of 908 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.3% | 3.2% | 4% | 5.2% | 576th of 967 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White86%
- Black2%
- Hispanic3%
- Asian2%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0.2%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial6%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 17,488
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Family households
- 70.4%
- Married couples
- 56.9%
- Living alone
- 24.8%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.4%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 18,423
- Owner-occupied
- 80.3%
- Vacant
- 5.1%
- Median year built
- 1986
- Median rooms
- 6.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 39.4%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 16.8%
- Home value to income
- 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 63026 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $72,800 | $74,888 |
| Service | $23,042 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $46,156 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $61,728 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $44,886 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 93.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 14.3%
- Households with broadband
- 93.6%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 81.3%
- No internet access
- 4%
- Without health insurance
- 5%
- Limited-English households
- 1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Fenton
- State
- Missouri
- County
- Jefferson County
- Center point
- 38.5027° N, 90.4589° W
- Land area
- 25 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
63026 spans 2 counties
- Jefferson County51% of land
- St. Louis County50% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Fenton25% of zip
- Murphy (unincorporated)11% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 63026
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63127 | Saint Louis, MO | 3.1 mi | $122,663 |
| 63088 | Valley Park, MO | 3.9 mi | $65,769 |
| 63128 | Saint Louis, MO | 4 mi | $92,359 |
| 63049 | High Ridge, MO | 4.1 mi | $92,333 |
| 63126 | Saint Louis, MO | 5.4 mi | $98,852 |
| 63122 | Saint Louis, MO | 5.7 mi | $136,385 |
| 63010 | Arnold, MO | 6.2 mi | $79,784 |
| 63021 | Ballwin, MO | 6.6 mi | $120,177 |
| 63052 | Imperial, MO | 7.7 mi | $92,922 |
| 63123 | Saint Louis, MO | 7.7 mi | $77,055 |
| 63022 | Ballwin, MO · PO box | 7.9 mi | — |
| 63024 | Ballwin, MO · PO box | 7.9 mi | — |
Zip codes like 63026 elsewhere
Questions about 63026
What city is zip code 63026?
63026 is assigned to Fenton, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 63026 in?
63026 is mostly in Jefferson County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 63026?
About 45,354 people live in 63026, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 63026 in?
63026 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 63026?
The median household income in 63026 is $97,553.
What zip codes are near 63026?
The closest zip codes to 63026 are 63127, 63088, 63128, 63049, 63126.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 63026, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.