City

Hazelwood, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  St. Louis County  ·  Missouri

👥17,953Population
💰$49,384Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂35.9Median Age
🏠$138,800Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊10.7%Unemployment▲ 118% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.8%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 38.5%Asian: 1.9%Other: 9.7%Race
White45.8%
Hispanic3.7%
Black38.5%
Asian1.9%
Other9.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
17%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment10.7% ▲ 118% above avg
No HS Diploma38 (0.4%)
HS Graduate3,319 (30.6%)
Some College1,857 (17.1%)
Associates1,883 (17.3%)
Bachelors1,075 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree2,683 (24.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College17.1%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 53%Renter: 47%Tenure
Owner53.0%
Renter47.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,384 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$138,800 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$939/mo
Total Housing Units9,619
Vacant Units951

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
32%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
51%
About Hazelwood, MO

Hazelwood is a city in Missouri, located in St. Louis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,953 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.9 years.

Economically, Hazelwood is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,384 is below the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hazelwood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $939 per month.

The population of Hazelwood is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.8%.

Hazelwood, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Hazelwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63042 17,953 $49,384 $138,800 $939 10.7% 34.6% 53.0%