63028 ZIP Code
Festus, Missouri
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 63028 |
| City/Town: | Festus |
| County: | Jefferson |
| State: | Missouri |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,276 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,004 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,279 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,606 |
| Median Home Value: | $201,200 |
| Land Area: | 125.8 sq miles
325.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.1429, -90.3921 |
Population Information (63028 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,276 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,796 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,480 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,776 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,907 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,963 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,574 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,364 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,340 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,803 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,602 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,741 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,339 | 8.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,117 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,233 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 517 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (63028 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $201,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $939 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,606 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,946 | 94.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 660 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,107 | 74.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,839 | 25.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (63028 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,692 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 379 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,441 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,396 | 32.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,271 | 21.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,578 | 13.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,101 | 15.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,526 | 7.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (63028 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,004 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $89,176 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $84,639 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,279 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (63028 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,689 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,203 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 474 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,544 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,089 | 84.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,605 | 12.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 486 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (63028 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,608 | 90.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 506 | 1.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 477 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 167 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,502 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,181 | 4.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 579 | 2.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 440 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 15 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 124 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (63028 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 495 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 301 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 639 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 883 | 8.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,397 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,016 | 18.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,622 | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,934 | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 893 | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 766 | 7.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (63028 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,932 | 82.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 918 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 110 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 87 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 908 | 6.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (63028 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 141 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,740 | 13.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,324 | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 141 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,510 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,081 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 253 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 874 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,051 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,996 | 22.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,058 | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 566 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 468 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (63028 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (63028 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,817 | 91.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,325 | 71.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,525 | 30.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,087 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (63028 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,918 | 72.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,011 | 36.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,172 | 29.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 886 | 8.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 215 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 774 | 7.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (63028 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,846 | 76.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 153 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 284 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 514 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 153 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 233 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 120 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,303 | 11.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (63028 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 44 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 916 | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,024 | 17.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,318 | 20.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,289 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,797 | 15.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 799 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,220 | 10.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 649 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 550 | 4.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (63028 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 56 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 806 | 6.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,736 | 23.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,608 | 48.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,030 | 17.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 370 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (63028 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,470 | 31.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 721 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,541 | 59.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 60 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 85 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 44 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (63028 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 480 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,170 | 29.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,780 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,516 | 32.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (63028 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 730 | 9.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 645 | 8.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 939 | 11.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,711 | 21.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,110 | 26.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,601 | 19.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 322 | 4.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 49 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (63028 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,452 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $439 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $939 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.63 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.38 |
Households (63028 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,946 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,011 | 54.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,285 | 20.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,588 | 14.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,680 | 24.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,447 | 31.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,388 | 31.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.55 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (63028 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,159 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,166 | 28.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,207 | 55.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 478 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,274 | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,453 | 22.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (63028 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,513 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 478 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 417 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,929 | 45.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,391 | 21.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,298 | 19.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (63028 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,704 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,302 | 10.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,904 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,439 | 15.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 280 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,239 | 50.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,920 | 43.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (63028 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,293 | 89.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,682 | 9.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,821 | 67.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 805 | 30.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 228 | 8.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 56 | 2.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (63028 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,903 | 98.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 143 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 373 | 260.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 373 | 260.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 373 | 260.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 37 | 25.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 82 | 57.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 4 | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 17 | 11.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (63028 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,500 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,098 | 98.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 402 | 1.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 88 | 0.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 38 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 188 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 88 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (63028 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,946 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,950 | 90.9% | 89.4% |
Festus, MO63028