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ZIP 63042

Pop. 17,813·Saint Louis County·51st most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,521/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$444
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ZIP 63042 · $1,521
More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$910
2 BR
$1,110
3 BR
$1,430
4 BR+
$1,650
Research median
$1,110/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,252/yr
At $1,521/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountySaint Louis County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 63042 (Hazelwood, MO) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,813
Median income
$49,453
Median age
35.6
Renters
48%
Age distribution
17.8%
31.3%
21.1%
12.8%
17%
Under 1817.8%
18–3431.3%
35–5421.1%
55–6412.8%
65+17%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
43.8%
41.6%
White43.8%
Black41.6%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian1.8%
Other8.5%
Education (25+)
36.2%
33.7%
22.8%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma36.2%
Some college33.7%
Bachelor's+22.8%
Housing tenure
52%
48%
Owner52%
Renter48%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 63042 in Hazelwood, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,161 → $49,453
up 4.9%
Population
18,419 → 17,813
down 3.3%
Renter share
48.7% → 48%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
26.5% → 22.8%
-3.7 pts
Median age
35.1 → 35.6
+0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 63042 in Hazelwood, MO now reports about $49,453, up from $47,161 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 63042 in Hazelwood, MO losing about 606 residents over the five-year window, down 3.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 26.5% to 22.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 63042 covers Hazelwood, MO. The median rent here is $1,521/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($49,453/yr), ZIP 63042 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 63042?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 63042 (Hazelwood, MO) is $1,521. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 63042 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 63042's median rent of $1,521/mo is $444 (23%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 63042 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 63042 falls in the middle range for Missouri, ranking #51 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,521/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 63042?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,521/mo in ZIP 63042. The local median household income is $49,453/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 63042?

Rent in ZIP 63042 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 63042 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 63042 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,521/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($49,453/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 63042 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 63042 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48% of ZIP 63042 households are renters, while 52% are owner-occupied. ZIP 63042 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 63042 compare to the rest of Hazelwood?

ZIP 63042 is pricier than Hazelwood as a whole. At $1,521/mo, it's $39 above the Hazelwood citywide median of $1,482/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 63042 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 63042 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,521/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 63042's median household income ($49,453/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 63042 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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