City

West Alton, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Saint Charles County  ·  Missouri

👥537Population
💰$125,313Median HH Income▲ 64% above avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$156,300Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓27.0%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Black: 1.5%Other: 0.4%Race
White98.1%
Black1.5%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
26%
18–24
5%
25–44
32%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.18
Below Poverty1.7% ▼ 83% below avg
College Grads27.0% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
HS Graduate144 (41.4%)
Some College51 (14.7%)
Associates59 (17%)
Bachelors19 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree75 (21.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
HS Grad41.4%
Some College14.7%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.7%Renter: 5.3%Tenure
Owner94.7%
Renter5.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$125,313 ▲ 64% above avg
Median Home Value$156,300 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,313/mo
Total Housing Units233
Vacant Units64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
43%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
51%
About West Alton, MO

West Alton is a city in Missouri, located in Saint Charles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 537 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, West Alton is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $125,313 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in West Alton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,313 per month. Homeownership is high at 94.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Alton is moderately educated. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.14%).

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

ZIP Codes in West Alton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63386 537 $125,313 $156,300 $1,313 3.1% 27.0% 94.7%