63123 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 63123, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

63123 is a zip code in St. Louis County and St. Louis city, Missouri, which covers Concord, Gravois, Lemay, and St. Louis, with a total population of 49,886 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 63123 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 63123.

The estimated population of people living in 63123 is 49,886, with a median age of 40.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 63123 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
49,886
 -1.14% -1.78%
2020
50,463
 -0.63% -
2019
50,783
 -0.68% -
2018
51,130
+0.67%
-
2017
50,790
 - -

Population of 63123 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 63123 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
86.3%
89%
 -3.03%
Black/African American
3%
2.5%
 +20.00%
Native
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
3.3%
2.3%
 +43.48%
Asian
3.5%
3.6%
 -2.78%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.3%
1.7%
 +94.12%
Other
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 63123 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 63123 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 63123 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 63123 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.7 -1.45% 39.3 +0.26% 42.2 -4.31%
2020 41.3 -0.96% 39.2 +0.77% 44.1 -2.22%
2019 41.7 +1.46% 38.9 +1.04% 45.1 +1.12%
2018 41.1 -0.48% 38.5 -1.03% 44.6 0%
2017 41.3 - 38.9 - 44.6 -

The median age of the 63123 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 63123 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 2,934 -6.52% 2,314 +2.89% 2,742 2,354
10 to 19 2,364 -8.86% 2,361 +10.89% 2,161 2,611
20 to 29 3,376 +3.72% 3,711 -15.98% 3,481 3,147
30 to 39 3,897 +5.85% 3,617 +4.02% 4,120 3,761
40 to 49 2,736 -0.38% 2,722 +7.66% 2,723 2,902
50 to 59 3,946 -11.14% 4,037 -17.12% 3,519 3,375
60 to 69 2,789 +8.46% 3,321 +3.23% 3,005 3,416
70+ 2,472 +9.48% 4,193 -7.38% 2,697 3,872

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 63123 zip code is $65,693.00.

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 63123.

  • Under 25
    $38,364.00
  • 25 to 44
    $78,046.00
  • 45 to 64
    $81,150.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,530.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 63123 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 63123, 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 63123 is currently $79,057.00.

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.

4.15% of households in 63123 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 63123 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.15%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.09%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.31%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.39%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.40%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.51%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.15%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 63123 is $35,683.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 63123 by the total population of 63123.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 63123 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 63123 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
    14.68%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.89%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.11%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.43%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.89%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 63123 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 63123 zip over the age of 16 is 42,189.

Of those people, a total of 68.60% 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 63123 is 66.00%.

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 63123 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,171 51.60% 18.10%
20 to 24 years 3,108 87.00% 4.90%
25 to 29 years 3,520 93.20% 3.90%
30 to 34 years 4,059 92.60% 4.00%
35 to 44 years 7,061 90.70% 2.00%
45 to 54 years 5,603 85.50% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 3,677 82.40% 3.50%
60 to 64 years 3,267 63.00% 3.80%
65 to 74 years 5,408 28.30% 4.90%
75 years and over 4,315 5.80% 1.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 63123. 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 37,714 67.70% 3.60%
Black or African American 1,299 85.10% 10.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 64 78.10% 0.00%
Asian 1,474 64.80% 1.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 340 74.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,298 80.10% 2.00%
Hispanic or Latino 976 71.00% 3.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 37,261 67.90% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 63123 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 63123 is 27,848, with median earnings of $40,689.00.

Women in 63123 are earning approximately 76.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 27,848 $40,689.00
Male 14,100 $46,819.00
Female 13,748 $35,697.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 63123 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 2,312 $58,823.00
Business and Financial 2,036 $57,566.00
Computer and Mathematical 905 $69,801.00
Architecture and Engineering 352 $91,324.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 541 $62,279.00
Community and Social Service 371 $43,938.00
Legal 375 $70,344.00
Educational and Library 1,588 $32,386.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 431 $15,438.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,631 $58,137.00
Healthcare Support 936 $29,382.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 178 $34,038.00
Law Enforcement 436 $56,119.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2,018 $20,358.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 736 $23,615.00
Personal Care and Service 883 $19,723.00
Sales 2,613 $32,616.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,567 $38,209.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 25 $18,641.00
Construction and Extraction 1,318 $50,222.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 983 $54,536.00
Production 1,309 $36,555.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,202 $46,364.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 63123 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 63123.

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 1,375 $63,197.00 937 $56,972.00
Business and Financial 846 $62,308.00 1,190 $56,295.00
Computer and Mathematical 628 $73,043.00 277 $61,146.00
Architecture and Engineering 311 $91,118.00 41 $91,583.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 368 $77,608.00 173 $56,150.00
Community and Social Service 61 $73,194.00 310 $42,875.00
Legal 215 $151,750.00 160 $62,557.00
Educational and Library 455 $42,697.00 1,133 $32,038.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 272 $10,455.00 159 $18,512.00
Healthcare Practitioners 299 $64,250.00 1,332 $56,680.00
Healthcare Support 109 $18,203.00 827 $29,705.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 114 $47,917.00 64 $4,074.00
Law Enforcement 381 $57,071.00 55 $48,406.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,122 $23,896.00 896 $15,638.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 457 $29,449.00 279 $22,458.00
Personal Care and Service 161 $26,250.00 722 $18,938.00
Sales 1,151 $43,583.00 1,462 $26,127.00
Office and Administrative Support 865 $38,274.00 2,702 $38,192.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,266 $50,778.00 52 $13,913.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 950 $53,500.00 33 $0.00
Production 912 $40,431.00 397 $29,201.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,072 $48,269.00 130 $16,754.00

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 22,071 households in 63123, with an average household size of 2.25 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 12,779 families living in the 63123 zip code with an average family size of 2.96 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 63123:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 9,794 1,009 1,976 9,292
Average Household Size 3.03 3.06 2.98 1.19
Total Families 9,794 1,009 1,976 0
Average Household Size 3.01 2.75 2.81 0

Poverty

Of the 12,779 families living in 63123, 3.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 63123:

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 23,090 housing units in 63123.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 22,071 95.59%
Vacant 1,019 4.41%

25.95% of the total 23,090 housing units in 63123 are rental units. This is approximately 5,992 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 15,769 are occupied by the owner - or 68.29% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 63123 is $887.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 63123 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
    310
  • Less than $500
    171
  • $500 to $999
    3,783
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,701
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    186
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    88
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    63

Property Value

The median value of a property in 63123 is $166,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 63123 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    322
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    831
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    4,555
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5,393
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,045
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,424
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    179
  • $1,000,000 or more
    20

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 63123. The chart below shows the number of properties in 63123 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,653
  • 1940 to 1949
    2,189
  • 1950 to 1959
    7,401
  • 1960 to 1969
    5,398
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,527
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,273
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,473
  • 2000 to 2009
    674
  • 2010 to 2013
    490
  • 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 63123 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    854
  • 1 vehicle available
    8,427
  • 2 vehicles available
    8,750
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,040

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 63123 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 63123 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 63123.

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
    505
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,925
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,291
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,880
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    5,799
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    2,669
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    4,244
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    660
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    765
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,732
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    355
  • 90 or more minutes
    253

Summary

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