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Ferguson, MO
City in St. Louis County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 63135.
Population
18,213
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,952
ZIP codes
1
Ferguson and its ZIP codes
Ferguson at a glance
- Ferguson is about 33 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 45th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $47,524 a year, 33% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,900 (52% below Missouri) and median rent is $1,119 a month.
Local data for Ferguson, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ferguson, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,524
Poverty rate
24.2%
Median home value
$109,900
Median rent
$1,119/mo
Homeownership
48.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,532), Irish Americans (900), Italian Americans (514).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Louis County. PPP loans are for Ferguson.
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
$15.6B
FY 2026, $15,488 per person
PPP loans
$24.3M
772 loans, 2,695 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ferguson, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.0%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit6.6%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home16.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ferguson, 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° / 24°F
41.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ferguson, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Ferguson
1 in or overlapping Ferguson. Population shown
Cities near Ferguson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Calverton ParkCity | 1.3 mi | 0.4 |
| KinlochCity | 1.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Cool ValleyCity | 1.5 mi | 0.5 |
| DellwoodCity | 1.6 mi | 1 |
| BerkeleyCity | 1.7 mi | 5 |
| Norwood CourtTown | 2.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Country Club HillsCity | 2.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Bellerive AcresCity | 2.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Pasadena ParkVillage | 2.6 mi | 0.1 |
| NormandyCity | 2.7 mi | 1.9 |
| Bel-RidgeVillage | 2.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Pasadena HillsCity | 2.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Flordell HillsCity | 2.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Castle PointCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.6 |
| JenningsCity | 3 mi | 3.7 |
| Glen Echo ParkVillage | 3.2 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ferguson, MO in?
- Ferguson is in St. Louis County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Ferguson, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ferguson include 63135.
- What is the population of Ferguson, MO?
- About 18,213 people live in Ferguson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ferguson?
- Nearby places include Calverton Park (1.3 mi), Kinloch (1.4 mi), Cool Valley (1.5 mi), Dellwood (1.6 mi), Berkeley (1.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023