The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 63126 sells for about $287,000, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,121 a month.
ZIP 63126 — Saint Louis
The housing market in 63126 remains stable with steady demand and limited inventory, keeping prices firm. Low vacancy rates and strong school district performance continue to drive interest from family buyers. Market conditions are expected to remain balanced through the remainder of the year.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and long-term residents seeking a stable, established suburban environment with access to top-tier schools and convenient highway connectivity.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.0% · poverty 5.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 63126, St. Louis County MO
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Sappington area are generally lower than the St. Louis city average, with the community maintaining a suburban safety profile consistent with regional trends for St. Louis County.
The area is served by the Lindbergh Schools district, which is highly regarded and consistently ranks among the top-performing public school systems in the St. Louis metropolitan region.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms and wind events; flood risk is generally low, though localized drainage issues can occur in specific low-lying zones.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader St. Louis County employment base, with proximity to major retail corridors and established suburban infrastructure supporting stable property values.
Property taxes are assessed by St. Louis County based on market value, with rates determined by the local school district, municipal, and county levies; no specific special district surcharges are broadly applied to the entire ZIP.
Residents benefit from direct access to I-270 and I-55, providing a standard 20-30 minute commute to downtown St. Louis and major employment hubs in Clayton and the I-64 corridor.
The area features access to several local parks, including Sappington Park, and is within a short drive of major shopping centers and dining districts along Watson Road.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from families and young professionals, with low vacancy rates and moderate rent growth consistent with the broader suburban St. Louis market.
The economy is anchored by the diverse St. Louis metropolitan employment base, including healthcare, education, and professional services, with significant local retail employment.
The area is heavily reliant on private vehicle transit, with well-maintained highway access to the broader St. Louis region.
Development is largely infill-focused, with limited large-scale new construction due to the built-out nature of the ZIP code.
St. Louis County Assessor conducts biennial reassessments to align property values with current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to standard St. Louis County property tax levies, including school, library, and fire protection district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low-to-moderate risk profile for natural disasters.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community park offering green space and recreational facilities.
Major commercial artery providing extensive retail and restaurant options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.