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ZIP 63117

Pop. 9,261·Saint Louis County·47th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,540/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.3%
Month-over-Month
-3.9%
vs US Median
-$425
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 63117 · $1,540
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,070
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,750
4 BR+
$2,020
Research median
$1,360/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
$18,480/yr
At $1,540/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountySaint Louis County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.3% YoY, -3.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 63117 (Richmond Heights, MO) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 74.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,261
Median income
$90,921
Median age
36
Renters
45.8%
Age distribution
21%
27.6%
27%
12.8%
Under 1821%
18–3427.6%
35–5427%
55–6411.6%
65+12.8%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
83.7%
White83.7%
Black5.4%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian3.3%
Other4%
Education (25+)
15.2%
74.9%
HS diploma9.5%
Some college15.2%
Bachelor's+74.9%
Housing tenure
54.2%
45.8%
Owner54.2%
Renter45.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 63117 in Richmond Heights, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,284 → $1,540
up 19.9%
Income
$87,143 → $90,921
up 4.3%
Population
9,949 → 9,261
down 6.9%
Renter share
45.9% → 45.8%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
73.8% → 74.9%
+1.1 pts
Median age
37.5 → 36
-1.5 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 63117 in Richmond Heights, MO paid around $1,284 a month. That figure now sits near $1,540, up 19.9% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $87,143 to $90,921 across the same window, up 4.3% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 63117 in Richmond Heights, MO losing about 688 residents over the five-year window, down 6.9% on net. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 63117 in Richmond Heights, MO look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 63117 covers Richmond Heights, MO. The median rent here is $1,540/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($90,921/yr), ZIP 63117 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 63117?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 63117 (Richmond Heights, MO) is $1,540. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 63117 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 63117's median rent of $1,540/mo is $425 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 63117 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 63117 falls in the middle range for Missouri, ranking #47 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,540/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 63117?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,540/mo in ZIP 63117. The local median household income is $90,921/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 63117?

Rent in ZIP 63117 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 63117 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 63117 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,540/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($90,921/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 63117 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 63117 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.8% of ZIP 63117 households are renters, while 54.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 63117 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 63117 compare to the rest of Richmond Heights?

ZIP 63117 is more affordable than Richmond Heights overall. At $1,540/mo, it's $162 below the Richmond Heights citywide median of $1,702/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 63117 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 63117 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,540/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 63117's median household income ($90,921/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 63117 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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