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Fenton, MO
City in St. Louis County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 63026.
Population
4,088
Land area
6.3sq mi
People per sq mi
652
ZIP codes
1
Fenton and its ZIP codes
Fenton at a glance
- Fenton is about 7.2 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 175th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $101,000, 43% above the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $374,500 (63% above Missouri) and median rent is $1,622 a month.
Local data for Fenton, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fenton, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,000
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$374,500
Median rent
$1,622/mo
Homeownership
82.6%
Bachelor's or higher
49.3%
Median age
48.0
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,387), Irish Americans (664), Italian Americans (335).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Louis County. PPP loans are for Fenton.
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
How people get to work
Fenton, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fenton, 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
89° / 22°F
42.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fenton, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.3%
U.S. 33.3% -5.0 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.4%
U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Fenton
1 in or overlapping Fenton. Population shown
Cities near Fenton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset HillsCity | 2.5 mi | 9 |
| Valley ParkCity | 2.6 mi | 4.5 |
| MurphyCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 3.9 |
| Twin OaksVillage | 3.6 mi | 0.3 |
| KirkwoodCity | 3.8 mi | 9.2 |
| Des PeresCity | 4.5 mi | 4.3 |
| SappingtonCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.4 |
| CrestwoodCity | 4.7 mi | 3.6 |
| OaklandCity | 4.9 mi | 0.6 |
| ManchesterCity | 5.1 mi | 5 |
| ParkdaleVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.1 |
| ConcordCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 5.5 |
| WinchesterCity | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Grantwood VillageTown | 5.8 mi | 0.8 |
| GlendaleCity | 6 mi | 1.3 |
| LakeshireCity | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fenton, MO in?
- Fenton is in St. Louis County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Fenton, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fenton include 63026.
- What is the population of Fenton, MO?
- About 4,088 people live in Fenton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fenton?
- Nearby places include Sunset Hills (2.5 mi), Valley Park (2.6 mi), Murphy (3.2 mi), Twin Oaks (3.6 mi), Kirkwood (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023