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St. Louis city, MO

ZIP Code 63106 — St. Louis city, MO Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
7,742
Median Income
$21,475
-71% vs US avg
Home Value
$186,700
-46% vs US avg
Median Rent
$572
-51% vs US avg
Median Age
31.1 yrs
-20% vs US avg
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
AmericanSomaliGerman
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Location
Coordinates
38.6444, -90.2083
Elevation
515 ft
Land Area
2.3 sq mi
Water Area
0.0 sq mi

At a glance

Population
7,742
Density
N/A
Median income
$21,475
-71% vs US avg
Home value
$186,700
-46% vs US avg
Median rent
$572
-51% vs US avg
Timezone

Overview of ZIP Code 63106

UniversityUniversity / college area
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What to know about ZIP 63106

ZIP code 63106 covers St. Louis, MO in St. Louis city with a population of about 7,742.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 31.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 314, 557; U.S. House district MO-1; the ST. LOUIS media market.

Local search focus: University

St. Louis, MO sits in a university / college context (near stevens-the institute of business & arts (0.9 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Income and economy in St. Louis, MO

Median household income in ZIP 63106 is about $21,475 — about 71% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 41.0%; unemployment rate near 8.3%; 19.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 13.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Transportation; about 9.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.7 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 63106

Median home value is about $186,700 — about 46% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $572 (about 51% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 11.9% (about 53.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 63106 in St. Louis, MO, a household would need roughly $51,000 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 $1,199. That is about 137% above the local median household income ($21,475), 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.

Climate risk and migration signals

Climate normals for St. Louis city, MO show little to no average snow and around 43.9 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 350 for ZIP 63106 (St. Louis city, MO) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport STL (11.3 miles (18.2 km)) · Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts (0.9 miles (1.4 km)) · Gateway Arch National Park (1.6 miles (2.7 km)) · VA: Hope Recovery Center VA St. Louis Health Care System (0.7 miles (1.2 km))

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