| ZIP Code | 63048 |
|---|---|
| City | Herculaneum |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Area Code | 636 |
| Elevation | 417 ft |
| Latitude | 38.260366 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -90.392425 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 29099 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 6.2% ▼ 39% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.7% ▼ 65% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 58 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 680 (25.2%) |
| Some College | 441 (16.4%) |
| Associates | 402 (14.9%) |
| Bachelors | 456 (16.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 657 (24.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,611 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $216,300 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,158/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,657 |
| Vacant Units | 127 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,657 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 127 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 63048 is located in Herculaneum, Missouri, within Jefferson County. With a population of 4,143, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 63048 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,611 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 63048 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $216,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,158 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 63048 is primarily White (82.28%). Residents are well-educated — 41.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.2%. Household income has grown by 40% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 63048 stands at 1.7%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 63048 in Herculaneum, MO is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,143 residents, a median household income of $89,611, and a median home value of $216,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Missouri.