63118 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 63118, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

63118 is a zip code in St. Louis city, Missouri, which covers St. Louis, with a total population of 26,599 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 63118 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 63118.

The estimated population of people living in 63118 is 26,599, with a median age of 34.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 63118 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,599
 -4.34% -5.30%
2020
27,805
 -0.04% -
2019
27,817
 -1.79% -
2018
28,324
+0.84%
-
2017
28,089
 - -

Population of 63118 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 63118 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
39.8%
36.2%
 +9.94%
Black/African American
45.2%
50%
 -9.60%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
7%
7.4%
 -5.41%
Asian
2.5%
2.4%
 +4.17%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.2%
3%
 +40.00%
Other
1.1%
1%
 +10.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 63118 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 63118 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 63118 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 63118 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.1 +2.1% 34.7 +2.97% 33.1 -0.3%
2020 33.4 +2.14% 33.7 +4.01% 33.2 0%
2019 32.7 +4.47% 32.4 +2.86% 33.2 +6.75%
2018 31.3 -3.1% 31.5 -1.56% 31.1 -4.31%
2017 32.3 - 32 - 32.5 -

The median age of the 63118 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 63118 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 2,260 -29.86% 2,607 -18.86% 1,654 2,105
10 to 19 1,760 -20.36% 1,361 +10.49% 1,414 1,496
20 to 29 2,207 -4.2% 2,328 -6.91% 2,106 2,158
30 to 39 2,654 +6.84% 2,876 -11.6% 2,810 2,552
40 to 49 1,668 -2.09% 1,504 -13.64% 1,598 1,277
50 to 59 1,687 -9.5% 1,624 -3.49% 1,516 1,548
60 to 69 1,130 +56.98% 1,188 +23.64% 1,650 1,448
70+ 472 +43.13% 763 -26.98% 699 568

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 63118 zip code is $46,537.00.

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 63118.

  • Under 25
    $43,043.00
  • 25 to 44
    $53,351.00
  • 45 to 64
    $47,250.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,205.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 63118 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 63118, 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 63118 is currently $64,299.00.

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.

3.60% of households in 63118 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 63118 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.19%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.54%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.21%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.10%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.17%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.19%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.60%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 63118 is $29,327.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 63118 by the total population of 63118.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 63118 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 63118 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
    17.50%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.68%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.65%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36.96%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.21%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 63118 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 63118 zip over the age of 16 is 20,753.

Of those people, a total of 71.00% 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 63118 is 66.40%.

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 63118 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 823 36.30% 15.10%
20 to 24 years 1,076 87.30% 5.80%
25 to 29 years 3,188 85.50% 6.20%
30 to 34 years 3,010 88.80% 6.80%
35 to 44 years 4,023 86.10% 5.60%
45 to 54 years 2,804 77.50% 7.10%
55 to 59 years 1,464 70.60% 4.40%
60 to 64 years 1,461 41.80% 9.50%
65 to 74 years 2,235 34.00% 2.80%
75 years and over 669 9.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 63118. 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 9,922 78.30% 4.60%
Black or African American 8,487 61.60% 9.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 54 46.30% 0.00%
Asian 634 74.10% 2.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 589 68.80% 4.70%
Two or more races 1,067 79.30% 3.30%
Hispanic or Latino 1,320 79.30% 5.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,271 77.70% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 63118 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 63118 is 13,787, with median earnings of $37,299.00.

Women in 63118 are earning approximately 82.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,787 $37,299.00
Male 7,148 $40,348.00
Female 6,639 $33,450.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 63118 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 1,392 $59,691.00
Business and Financial 755 $59,188.00
Computer and Mathematical 423 $84,398.00
Architecture and Engineering 221 $65,368.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 107 $32,083.00
Community and Social Service 252 $36,298.00
Legal 230 $106,250.00
Educational and Library 880 $42,088.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 539 $49,107.00
Healthcare Practitioners 925 $50,304.00
Healthcare Support 774 $25,945.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 211 $7,467.00
Law Enforcement 73 $29,255.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,298 $25,805.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 486 $21,667.00
Personal Care and Service 312 $15,714.00
Sales 1,320 $37,697.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,240 $30,877.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 467 $47,969.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 209 $60,019.00
Production 612 $34,931.00
Transportation and Material Moving 322 $15,347.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 63118 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 63118.

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 783 $65,625.00 609 $58,815.00
Business and Financial 239 $62,656.00 516 $59,125.00
Computer and Mathematical 333 $94,297.00 90 $53,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 134 $59,583.00 87 $77,917.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $58,750.00 75 $29,417.00
Community and Social Service 42 $56,250.00 210 $35,962.00
Legal 156 $110,515.00 74 $74,000.00
Educational and Library 410 $50,919.00 470 $25,878.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 261 $58,750.00 278 $40,781.00
Healthcare Practitioners 327 $52,054.00 598 $48,488.00
Healthcare Support 41 $0.00 733 $26,570.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 112 $5,789.00 99 $20,898.00
Law Enforcement 73 $29,255.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 920 $29,259.00 378 $22,568.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 306 $23,448.00 180 $18,942.00
Personal Care and Service 133 $14,194.00 179 $21,208.00
Sales 655 $39,043.00 665 $24,489.00
Office and Administrative Support 368 $38,646.00 872 $29,755.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 439 $49,427.00 28 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 197 $60,246.00 12 $0.00
Production 376 $34,097.00 236 $35,652.00
Transportation and Material Moving 244 $16,277.00 78 $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 11,522 households in 63118, with an average household size of 2.29 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 5,632 families living in the 63118 zip code with an average family size of 3.22 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 63118:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,878 599 2,155 5,890
Average Household Size 3.15 3.05 3.51 1.34
Total Families 2,878 599 2,155 0
Average Household Size 3.15 2.79 3.43 0

Poverty

Of the 5,632 families living in 63118, 15.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 63118:

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 14,851 housing units in 63118.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,522 77.58%
Vacant 3,329 22.42%

45.41% of the total 14,851 housing units in 63118 are rental units. This is approximately 6,744 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,515 are occupied by the owner - or 30.40% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 63118 is $851.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 63118 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
    263
  • Less than $500
    407
  • $500 to $999
    3,971
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,951
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    357
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    52
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    6

Property Value

The median value of a property in 63118 is $166,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 63118 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    433
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,053
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    587
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    650
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,173
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    557
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    62
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 63118. The chart below shows the number of properties in 63118 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    11,742
  • 1940 to 1949
    763
  • 1950 to 1959
    580
  • 1960 to 1969
    560
  • 1970 to 1979
    466
  • 1980 to 1989
    144
  • 1990 to 1999
    349
  • 2000 to 2009
    224
  • 2010 to 2013
    11
  • 2014 or later
    12

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 63118 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,815
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,692
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,174
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    841

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 63118 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 63118 that commute to work in a particular way.

24 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 63118.

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
    474
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,156
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,700
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,734
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,433
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,153
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,392
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    417
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    433
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    694
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    367
  • 90 or more minutes
    358

Summary

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