63106 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 63106, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

63106 is a zip code in St. Louis city, Missouri, which covers St. Louis, with a total population of 8,924 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 63106 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 63106.

The estimated population of people living in 63106 is 8,924, with a median age of 32.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 63106 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,924
 -10.46% -22.22%
2020
9,967
 -6.18% -
2019
10,624
 -6.88% -
2018
11,409
 -0.57% -
2017
11,474
 - -

Population of 63106 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 63106 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
5.8%
3.2%
 +81.25%
Black/African American
90.9%
95.2%
 -4.52%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.3%
0.8%
 +62.50%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
0.8%
 +112.50%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 63106 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 63106 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 63106 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 63106 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.4 +1.25% 32.9 +0.3% 31.7 +4.62%
2020 32 +3.9% 32.8 +11.95% 30.3 -9.28%
2019 30.8 +8.07% 29.3 +28.51% 33.4 +8.44%
2018 28.5 +11.76% 22.8 +22.58% 30.8 +10.79%
2017 25.5 - 18.6 - 27.8 -

The median age of the 63106 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 63106 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,042 -30.34% 1,400 -26.41% 738 1,020
10 to 19 1,217 -64.38% 1,082 -41.26% 597 679
20 to 29 478 -11.24% 1,158 -26.7% 426 820
30 to 39 389 5.94% 947 -52.37% 376 528
40 to 49 199 +83.56% 633 -22.55% 393 472
50 to 59 443 -24.23% 871 -44.02% 321 531
60 to 69 336 +22.54% 555 -11.66% 408 485
70+ 221 +107.7% 503 +20.9% 521 609

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 63106 zip code is $22,006.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 63106.

  • Under 25
    $26,351.00
  • 25 to 44
    $25,417.00
  • 45 to 64
    $22,459.00
  • 65 and over
    $18,063.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 63106 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 63106, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 63106 is currently $44,956.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.20% of households in 63106 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 63106 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    53.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    7.39%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    4.12%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.16%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.95%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.20%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 63106 is $20,934.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 63106 by the total population of 63106.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 63106 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 63106 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.05%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.26%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.30%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    47.16%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7.23%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 63106 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 63106 zip over the age of 16 is 6,293.

Of those people, a total of 57.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 63106 is 47.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 63106 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 403 31.50% 62.20%
20 to 24 years 545 79.40% 11.50%
25 to 29 years 701 81.20% 38.00%
30 to 34 years 497 87.50% 12.60%
35 to 44 years 890 81.60% 15.70%
45 to 54 years 815 73.70% 3.50%
55 to 59 years 419 51.10% 2.80%
60 to 64 years 560 41.60% 11.20%
65 to 74 years 887 20.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 576 11.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 63106. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 489 55.20% 4.40%
Black or African American 5,687 56.90% 17.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 117 67.50% 2.50%
Hispanic or Latino 108 91.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 411 46.70% 6.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 63106 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 63106 is 3,017, with median earnings of $27,739.00.

Women in 63106 are earning approximately 73.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,017 $27,739.00
Male 1,205 $35,474.00
Female 1,812 $26,009.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 63106 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 138 $62,803.00
Business and Financial 39 $53,477.00
Computer and Mathematical 18 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 18 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 231 $42,116.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 130 $36,571.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 74 $187,566.00
Healthcare Practitioners 94 $19,868.00
Healthcare Support 475 $29,260.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 77 $55,402.00
Law Enforcement 42 $36,346.00
Food Preparation and Serving 167 $4,745.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 187 $16,195.00
Personal Care and Service 164 $10,921.00
Sales 257 $16,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 416 $27,400.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 161 $32,550.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 21 $0.00
Production 83 $31,985.00
Transportation and Material Moving 193 $19,905.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 63106 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 63106.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 80 $63,636.00 58 $43,036.00
Business and Financial 32 $0.00 7 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 127 $0.00 104 $44,575.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 23 $0.00 107 $36,179.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 53 $0.00 21 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 94 $19,868.00
Healthcare Support 21 $0.00 454 $29,398.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 43 $0.00 34 $26,563.00
Law Enforcement 13 $0.00 29 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 112 $4,833.00 55 $4,583.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 28 $0.00 159 $16,305.00
Personal Care and Service 113 $15,964.00 51 $4,145.00
Sales 40 $31,522.00 217 $15,189.00
Office and Administrative Support 86 $26,522.00 330 $29,091.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 161 $32,550.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 38 $0.00 45 $25,972.00
Transportation and Material Moving 173 $21,563.00 20 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,008 households in 63106, with an average household size of 2.18 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,848 families living in the 63106 zip code with an average family size of 3.37 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 63106:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 426 239 1,183 2,160
Average Household Size 4.26 3.23 3.23 1.08
Total Families 426 239 1,183 0
Average Household Size 4.22 2.93 3.15 0

Poverty

Of the 1,848 families living in 63106, 31.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 63106:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,335 housing units in 63106.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,008 75.13%
Vacant 1,327 24.87%

64.40% of the total 5,335 housing units in 63106 are rental units. This is approximately 3,436 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 532 are occupied by the owner - or 9.97% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 63106 is $669.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 63106 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    40
  • Less than $500
    1,191
  • $500 to $999
    1,624
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    599
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    17
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    5

Property Value

The median value of a property in 63106 is $163,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 63106 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    85
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    59
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    86
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    101
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    123
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    6
  • $1,000,000 or more
    72

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 63106. The chart below shows the number of properties in 63106 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,116
  • 1940 to 1949
    221
  • 1950 to 1959
    118
  • 1960 to 1969
    472
  • 1970 to 1979
    558
  • 1980 to 1989
    828
  • 1990 to 1999
    687
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,090
  • 2010 to 2013
    245
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 63106 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,670
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,608
  • 2 vehicles available
    483
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    247

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 63106 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 63106 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 63106.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    61
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    336
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    463
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    499
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    620
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    221
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    242
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    27
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    20
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    63
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    126
  • 90 or more minutes
    151

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 63106 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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