63138 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 63138 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 63138 is African American. The current unemployment level in 63138 is 4.2%.
| Population | 18,602 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.45% |
| Population Density | 884 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,885 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.3% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,564 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $309,120 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 81.91% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 95.85% |
63138 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
| White | 2,901 | 16.25% |
| Black | 14,627 | 81.91% |
| Hispanic | 328 | 1.84% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
63138 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
| White | 71 | 2.37% |
| Black | 2,888 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 1.03% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.13% |
63138 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 843 | 7.87% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,445 | 13.49% |
| High School Diploma | 3,881 | 36.24% |
| No High School Diploma | 237 | 2.21% |
| GED or Alternate | 637 | 5.95% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,171 | 20.27% |
| Associates Degree | 771 | 7.2% |
| Masters Degree | 612 | 5.71% |
| Professional Degree | 92 | 0.86% |
| Doctorate Degree | 21 | 0.2% |