ZIP Code 63106

In ZIP 63106, on Saint Louis's north side, households bring in a median of $20,679 a year, with per-capita income at $18,432 — figures that leave little slack once everyday costs are covered. A median home value of $214,400 carries a county property tax rate of 1.03%, an annual bill near $2,200 before exemptions. Sales tax adds up to 9.68% on purchases, so each dollar spent stretches less far. With earnings this tight, housing and consumption taxes together shape nearly every spending decision, and even routine expenses can crowd out savings or unexpected bills.