What to know about ZIP 63156
ZIP code 63156 covers ZIP 63156 with a population of about 4,235.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 23.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ST. LOUIS media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 63156 covers ZIP 63156 with a population of about 4,235.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 23.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ST. LOUIS media market.
Median household income in ZIP 63156 is about $36,308 — about 52% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 30.9%; unemployment rate near 2.3%; 50.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 16.3 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Manufacturing, and Professional services; about 9.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.2 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $261,800 — about 25% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $963 (about 17% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 8.9% (about 56.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 63156, a household would need roughly $72,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,682. That is about 98% above the local median household income ($36,308), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.