63042 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Missouri based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 63042 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 63042 is African American. The current unemployment level in 63042 is 4.2%.
| Population | 18,143 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.73% |
| Population Density | 1,426 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,723 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,161 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $289,790 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 12.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 51.07% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 61.29% |
63042 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 8,833 | 51.07% |
| Black | 7,172 | 41.47% |
| Hispanic | 678 | 3.92% |
| Asian | 613 | 3.54% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
63042 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,335 | 29.43% |
| Black | 2,901 | 63.96% |
| Hispanic | 216 | 4.76% |
| Asian | 62 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.26% |
63042 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,248 | 10.19% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,600 | 13.07% |
| High School Diploma | 3,496 | 28.56% |
| No High School Diploma | 135 | 1.1% |
| GED or Alternate | 618 | 5.05% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,758 | 22.53% |
| Associates Degree | 1,464 | 11.96% |
| Masters Degree | 798 | 6.52% |
| Professional Degree | 78 | 0.64% |
| Doctorate Degree | 47 | 0.38% |