Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 52 min5:36 am – 8:29 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 28 min7:15 am – 4:43 pm
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People17,985 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 33.49,094 householdsMedian household income $45,542Median home value $212,700Median rent $937 a month36% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,995 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting6.7% unemployment rate64% of adults are in the labour force, 9,108 employedMain industries: education and health care 41%, professional and business services 11%, hospitality, food and recreation 9%Average commute 20 minutes57% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 12% take public transport, 7% walk or cycle, 16% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages44% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher90% finished high school, 22% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 86%, Spanish 3%, other languages 3%, Chinese 3%5% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 90°F, lows 72°FColdest month January: highs 41°F, lows 25°F44 in of rain a yearwettest month May14 in of snow a year, on about 9 days47 days above 90°F, 79 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, St Louis Sci Ctr station, 2 mi away; snow from Cahokia
Nearby landmarksWashington University in Saint Louis - Danforth Campuscollege · 1.4 miRanken Technical Collegecollege · 1.9 miDennis and Judith Jones Visitor and Education Centervisitor center · 1.1 miLake Sherwoodlake · 4.4 miRamona Lakelake · 4.9 miCompton Hill Reservoirreservoir · 3.9 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsGateway Arch National Parknational park · 5.6 mi · 85 acresIvory Perry Parkpark · under a mileForest Parkpark · under a mile · 1,285 acresScott Joplin House State Historic Sitestate historic site · 3.8 miMosenthein Islandstate recreation area · 5.5 mi · 860 acresChouteau Island State Fish and Wildlife Areastate conservation land · 6.0 mi · 2,118 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes9 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19702 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 4.3 on 15 May 198339 mi away, near Pierron, IllinoisMost recent: magnitude 3.0 on 29 Dec 200338 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighSt. Louis City, MO, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsHeat wave Very HighTornado Very HighEarthquake Relatively HighRiver flooding Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality34% of days had good air in 2025125 of 365 days measured232 moderate, 6 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 2 unhealthy daysMedian index 55, worst day 738main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, St. Louis City County monitors, MO
Internet at home85% of households have a broadband subscription62% have cable, fibre or DSL17% rely on a mobile data plan alone11% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterSt Louis City PWSserves 304,709 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 20218 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation506 ft154 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalBarnes - Jewish Hospital Psychiatric Support Centerunder a milePost officeGwen B Giles Post Officeunder a mileTown hallWellston City Hall1.1 miPoliceWellston Police Department1.1 miFire stationSaint Louis Fire Department - Engine House 30under a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi26 schools10 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high, 10 otherSchoolKipp Victory Academyunder a mileSchoolTransformation Christian Schoolunder a mileSchoolCrossroads College Preparatory Schoolunder a mileCollegeWashington University in Saint Louis - Danforth Campus1.4 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportSt. Louis Lambert International Airport STL7.7 miInterstateI-642.1 miUS highwayUS 402.1 miAmtrakGateway Station STL4.9 miLight railDELMAR AND DEBALIEVERE TROLLEY STOPMetro St. Louisunder a mileCoachRichmond Heights, MO (Richmond Heights Metrolink station bus stop loop)OurBus3.6 miTransit151 stops within a mileMetro St. LouisSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 63112 ZIP area.
