What to know about ZIP 63178
ZIP code 63178 covers ZIP 63178 with a population of about 4,274.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.1 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 63178 covers ZIP 63178 with a population of about 4,274.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the ST. LOUIS media market.
Median household income in ZIP 63178 is about $66,188 — about 12% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 17.9%; unemployment rate near 4.5%; 66.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 32.4 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Professional services, and Education; about 30.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 15.3 points above 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 $217,500 — about 38% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,146 (about even with the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 24.1% (about 41.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 63178, a household would need roughly $60,000 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 $1,397. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($66,188). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.