Zip code 63106: Saint Louis, Missouri
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 63106
63106 is an urban zip code in Saint Louis, Missouri (St. Louis city), covering 2.2 sq mi of land. About 6,751 people live here, or 3,029 per square mile. The median resident is 32.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $20,679 a year, about 26% of the national median of $80,734. 47.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $214,400, or 10.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 12% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $773 a month.
19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.4 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; cleaning and personal care; and legal and social services.
How 63106 compares
- Poverty rate47.2%99thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%9th of 966 in MO
- Healthcare workers18.2%99thU.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%65th of 967 in MO
- 97thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · MO 0.46527th of 964 in MO
- Residents under 1830.4%96thU.S. 22% · MO 22.3%82nd of 968 in MO
- Housing vacancy23.1%95thU.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%210th of 966 in MO
- 87thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%113th of 967 in MO
- Uninsured rate11.8%79thU.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%314th of 968 in MO
- 69thU.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%483rd of 968 in MO
- Population density3,029/sq mi67thU.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi51st of 968 in MO
- Work from home14.8%60thU.S. 15.1% · MO 13%220th of 967 in MO
- 59thU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%183rd of 908 in MO
- Veterans5.6%47thU.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%722nd of 968 in MO
- Average commute25.4 min46thU.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min507th of 934 in MO
- Median home value$214,40024thU.S. $332,700 · MO $230,300289th of 917 in MO
- Government workers10.6%23rdU.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%632nd of 967 in MO
- 19thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%445th of 965 in MO
- 19thU.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%217th of 968 in MO
- Diversity index22.115thU.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1328th of 968 in MO
- Population6,75111thU.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814246th of 968 in MO
- Median age32.610thU.S. 38.9 · MO 39887th of 968 in MO
- Tech workers0.7%8thU.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%543rd of 967 in MO
- 7thU.S. 10% · MO 9%828th of 967 in MO
- 5thU.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033456th of 783 in MO
- Per capita income$18,4322ndWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,695944th of 968 in MO
- Broadband access74.4%2ndWeaknessU.S. 91% · MO 89.3%850th of 966 in MO
- Median earnings per worker$28,7202ndWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,780908th of 960 in MO
- Median household income$20,6791stWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MO $70,702934th of 934 in MO
- Homeownership rate11.7%1stWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%958th of 966 in MO
| Measure | 63106 | St. Louis city | MO | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rateWeakness | 47.2% | 20.6% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 9th of 966 | |
| Healthcare workers | 18.2% | 12.7% | 10.4% | 9.7% | 65th of 967 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.550 | 0.503 | 0.465 | 0.483 | 27th of 964 | |
| Residents under 18 | 30.4% | 18.3% | 22.3% | 22% | 82nd of 968 | |
| Housing vacancy | 23.1% | 16.8% | 11.2% | 10.1% | 210th of 966 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 8% | 5% | 4% | 5.2% | 113th of 967 | |
| Uninsured rate | 11.8% | 9.3% | 8.8% | 8.4% | 314th of 968 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 19.2% | 15.5% | 17.9% | 17.2% | 483rd of 968 | |
| Population density | 3,029/sq mi | 4,675/sq mi | 90/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 51st of 968 | |
| Work from home | 14.8% | 17% | 13% | 15.1% | 220th of 967 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 53.1% | 45.7% | 45.6% | 51.1% | 183rd of 908 | |
| Veterans | 5.6% | 5.6% | 7.3% | 6.2% | 722nd of 968 | |
| Average commute | 25.4 min | 22.1 min | 23.5 min | 26.4 min | 507th of 934 | |
| Median home value | $214,400 | $197,500 | $230,300 | $332,700 | 289th of 917 | |
| Government workers | 10.6% | 11.6% | 13.2% | 14.5% | 632nd of 967 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 19.3% | 41.1% | 32.4% | 35.7% | 445th of 965 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 3.2% | 7.1% | 4.5% | 14.1% | 217th of 968 | |
| Diversity index | 22.1 | 62 | 40.1 | 61.4 | 328th of 968 | |
| Population | 6,751 | 288,512 | 6,191,814 | 334,922,499 | 246th of 968 | |
| Median age | 32.6 | 36.8 | 39 | 38.9 | 887th of 968 | |
| Tech workers | 0.7% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 3.8% | 543rd of 967 | |
| Self-employed workers | 5.6% | 8% | 9% | 10% | 828th of 967 | |
| Median gross rent | $773 | $997 | $1,033 | $1,413 | 456th of 783 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $18,432 | $41,187 | $39,695 | $44,673 | 944th of 968 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 74.4% | 86.8% | 89.3% | 91% | 850th of 966 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $28,720 | $47,518 | $45,780 | $49,666 | 908th of 960 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $20,679 | $56,160 | $70,702 | $80,734 | 934th of 934 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 11.7% | 45.3% | 68.1% | 65.2% | 958th of 966 |
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
- White8%
- Black88%
- Hispanic0.4%
- Asian0.3%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial3%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 3,342
- Average household size
- 2
- Family households
- 45.9%
- Married couples
- 7%
- Living alone
- 52.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.6%
- Male / female
- 38% / 62%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 4,347
- Owner-occupied
- 11.7%
- Vacant
- 23.1%
- Median year built
- 1982
- Median rooms
- 4.2
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 53.1%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 29.9%
- Home value to income
- 10.4× (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 | 63106 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $43,722 | $74,888 |
| Service | $29,719 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $25,744 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | under $2,500 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $24,432 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 81.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 6%
- Households with broadband
- 74.4%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 48.1%
- No internet access
- 18.7%
- Without health insurance
- 11.8%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- County
- St. Louis city
- Center point
- 38.6444° N, 90.2080° W
- Land area
- 2.2 sq mi
- Water area
- under 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- St. Louis100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 63106
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63103 | Saint Louis, MO | 1.1 mi | $40,943 |
| 63101 | Saint Louis, MO | 1.2 mi | $66,678 |
| 63155 | Saint Louis, MO | 1.2 mi | — |
| 63107 | Saint Louis, MO | 1.3 mi | $43,625 |
| 63150 | Saint Louis, MO · PO box | 1.3 mi | — |
| 63169 | Saint Louis, MO · PO box | 1.3 mi | — |
| 63180 | Saint Louis, MO · PO box | 1.3 mi | — |
| 63182 | Saint Louis, MO · PO box | 1.3 mi | — |
| 63188 | Saint Louis, MO · PO box | 1.3 mi | — |
| 63197 | Saint Louis, MO · PO box | 1.3 mi | — |
| 63102 | Saint Louis, MO | 1.4 mi | $65,527 |
| 62059 | Lovejoy, IL | 2 mi | $30,673 |
Zip codes like 63106 elsewhere
Questions about 63106
What city is zip code 63106?
63106 is assigned to Saint Louis, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 63106 in?
63106 is in St. Louis city, Missouri.
What is the population of 63106?
About 6,751 people live in 63106, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 63106 in?
63106 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 63106?
The median household income in 63106 is $20,679.
What zip codes are near 63106?
The closest zip codes to 63106 are 63103, 63101, 63155, 63107, 63150.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 63106, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.