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Chesterfield, MO
City in St. Louis County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 63005, 63017.
Population
49,574
Land area
31.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,557
ZIP codes
2
Chesterfield and its ZIP codes
Chesterfield at a glance
- Chesterfield is about 17 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 14th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $133,037 a year, 88% more than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $472,500 (about 2.1 times the Missouri figure) and median rent is $1,644 a month.
Local data for Chesterfield, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chesterfield, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$133,037
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$472,500
Median rent
$1,644/mo
Homeownership
77.6%
Bachelor's or higher
72.5%
Median age
47.2
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (12,729), Irish Americans (7,327), Indian Americans (3,684).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Louis County. PPP loans are for Chesterfield.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$78,741
589,803 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$104,775
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$15.55B
FY 2026, $15,488 per person
PPP loans
$171M
1,839 loans, 18,064 jobs reported
How people get to work
Chesterfield, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.3%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home26.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chesterfield, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,321
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2,070
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 22°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chesterfield, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.6%
U.S. 33.3% -8.7 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
8.2%
U.S. 12.8% -4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.3%
U.S. 11.1% -6.8 pts
ZIP codes in Chesterfield
2 in or overlapping Chesterfield. Population shown
Cities near Chesterfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Clarkson ValleyCity | 1.8 mi | 2.7 |
| EllisvilleCity | 4.5 mi | 4.4 |
| BallwinCity | 4.8 mi | 9.1 |
| WinchesterCity | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Weldon SpringCity | 5.5 mi | 7.6 |
| ManchesterCity | 6 mi | 5 |
| Town and CountryCity | 6 mi | 11.5 |
| Weldon Spring HeightsTown | 6.5 mi | 0.1 |
| WildwoodCity | 6.7 mi | 66.7 |
| Country Life AcresVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Twin OaksVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Maryland HeightsCity | 7.9 mi | 21.9 |
| CottlevilleCity | 8 mi | 4.7 |
| Des PeresCity | 8.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Creve CoeurCity | 8.2 mi | 10.3 |
| WestwoodVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chesterfield, MO in?
- Chesterfield is in St. Louis County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Chesterfield, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chesterfield include 63005, 63017.
- What is the population of Chesterfield, MO?
- About 49,574 people live in Chesterfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chesterfield?
- Nearby places include Clarkson Valley (1.8 mi), Ellisville (4.5 mi), Ballwin (4.8 mi), Winchester (5.4 mi), Weldon Spring (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023