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ZIP Code 63042

St. Louis, Missouri

ZCTA 63042

Juniper

ZIP Code 63042 is in the highest 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the lowest 8% nationally for typical home value. And it sits in the lowest 14% nationally for median income.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$175,911

Lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

51%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

85.9

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 63042, in St. Louis, Missouri.

The basics

Total Population

17,813

Median Age

35.6

Population Density

1,720.31

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,259

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.5%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.02×

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Median Income

$49,453

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$976

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

6.3%

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

52%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

30%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

26.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

47.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

84.9

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

16.6

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

85.9

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 63042: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 63042?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 63042 today is $175,911, lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 63042?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 63042 is $2,259, an effective rate of 1.5% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 63042 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 63042 cost about 3.02× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 63042?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 63042 is $976 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 63042?
Home prices in ZIP Code 63042 have moved 51% over the past five years (6.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 63042?
ZIP Code 63042 has a population of 17,813, about 1,720.31 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 35.6.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 63042?
ZIP Code 63042 averages 57.4°F year-round, summer highs near 87.9°F, winter lows around 26.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 16.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 63042 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 63042's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85.9 (higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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