ZIP Code 63128: Population, Income, Housing

State: MO
Total population: 30,540 Household income: $92,359 Rent: $1,193

Overview

Total population
30,540
Rent
$1,193
Year built
1976
Household income
$92,359
Per capita income
$56,137
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.3 persons
Rent over 30% of income
51.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Missouri
County
St. Louis County
City
Sunset Hills
Total population
30,540
Adults over 25
22,589
Total households
13,032
Household size
2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$92,359
Per capita income
$56,137
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
51.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,193
Year built
1976
Households that rent
20.7%
Households that own
79.3%
Rooms per home (all homes)
6.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
91.7%
Black
1.5%
Asian
0.9%
Two or more races
5.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino
98.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
12,328 (83.7%)
Commute time to work
24 mins
Work from home
2,400 (16.3%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
24%
High school graduate or GED
20.4%
Some college or associate degree
10.2%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
45.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 63128 with: St. Louis County, MO St. Louis metro area, MO-IL Missouri United States

ZIP 63128

Total population30,540
Rent$1,193
Year built1976
Household income$92,359
Per capita income$56,137
Poverty rate4.7%
Unemployment rateN/A

St. Louis County, MO

Total population995,569
Rent$1,209
Year built1969
Household income$82,936
Per capita income$51,977
Poverty rate9.8%
Unemployment rate3.3%

St. Louis Metro Area, MO-IL

Total population2,810,850
Rent$1,113
Year built1973
Household income$80,196
Per capita income$45,864
Poverty rate10.5%
Unemployment rate3.7%

Missouri State

Total population6,191,814
Rent$1,033
Year built1978
Household income$70,702
Per capita income$39,695
Poverty rate12.6%
Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP63128 CountySt. Louis, MOMetro AreaSt. Louis metro area, MO-ILStateMissouriCountryUnited States
Total population30,540995,5692,810,8506,191,814334,922,499
Rent$1,193$1,209$1,113$1,033$1,413
Year built19761969197319781980
Household income$92,359$82,936$80,196$70,702$80,734
Per capita income$56,137$51,977$45,864$39,695$44,673
Poverty rate4.7%9.8%10.5%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.3%3.7%3.6%4%

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Summary for 63128

Rent & Income

In 63128, the typical monthly rent is $1,193 and the typical household income is $92,359. Rent here is higher than Missouri, and household income is higher than Missouri. The estimated poverty rate is 4.7%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 20.7% of households. About 51.6% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 45.4% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 63128 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 63128 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 63128 compares in Missouri (47 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,193 29 / 47 from lower rent $791 – $1,749
Household income $92,359 15 / 47 from higher income $41,154 – $136,385
Poverty rate 4.7% 5 / 47 from lower poverty 3.5% – 34.2%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Missouri with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 63128

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 29th out of 47 ZIP Codes in Missouri. At the state level, values extend from $791 in ZIP 63901 up to $1,749 in ZIP 63304.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 63128 holds the 15th out of 47 ZIP Codes. In Missouri as a whole, the range goes from $41,154 in ZIP 63136 up to $136,385 in ZIP 63122.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 63128 ranks 5th out of 47 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 3.5% in ZIP 63304 up to 34.2% in ZIP 65201.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 63128 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,193 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 63128

Annual Household Income: $92,359

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 63128

Estimated Rate: 4.7%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 63128

In ZIP Code 63128, households that rent: 2,703 (20.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 2,703 20.7%
Owner-Occupied 10,329 79.3%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 63128

In ZIP Code 63128, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,395 (51.6%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 1,395 51.6%
Other renter households 1,308 48.4%
Total renter households 2,703 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 63128

Less than High School: 5,419 people (24%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,598 people (20.4%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,309 people (10.2%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 10,263 people (45.4%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 22,589

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.