City

Herculaneum, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Missouri

👥4,143Population
💰$89,611Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$216,300Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓41.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.3%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 3.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 13%Race
White82.3%
Hispanic0.6%
Black3.3%
Asian0.3%
Other13.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 39% below avg
College Grads41.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma58 (2.2%)
HS Graduate680 (25.2%)
Some College441 (16.4%)
Associates402 (14.9%)
Bachelors456 (16.9%)
Graduate Degree657 (24.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 25.2%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 16.9%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad25.2%
Some College16.4%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors16.9%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.8%Renter: 12.2%Tenure
Owner87.8%
Renter12.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
26%
$200k–$300k
44%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,611 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$216,300 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,158/mo
Total Housing Units1,657
Vacant Units127

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
61%
About Herculaneum, MO

Herculaneum is a city in Missouri, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,143 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Herculaneum is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,611 is above the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Herculaneum is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,158 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Herculaneum is well-educated. 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (82.28%).

Herculaneum, MO offers residents above-average earning potential within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Herculaneum
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63048 4,143 $89,611 $216,300 $2,158 1.7% 41.3% 87.8%