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High Ridge, MO

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 63049.

Population

3,714

Land area

3.8sq mi

People per sq mi

985

ZIP codes

1

High Ridge and its ZIP codes

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High Ridge at a glance

  • High Ridge is about 11 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
  • It is the 181st most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
  • The median household income is $70,917, close to the Missouri median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,200 (25% below Missouri) and median rent is $983 a month.

Local data for High Ridge, MO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

High Ridge, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$70,917

Poverty rate

7.2%

Median home value

$172,200

Median rent

$983/mo

Homeownership

90.7%

Bachelor's or higher

18.1%

Median age

51.1

Average commute

28.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,390), Irish Americans (646), Italian Americans (335).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for High Ridge.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,302

49,584 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,907

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.4B

FY 2026, $6,386 per person

Jefferson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

High Ridge, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.7%
  • Carpooled5.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
  • Worked from home9.4%

Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

High Ridge, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

664

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

591

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 22°F

39.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in High Ridge, MO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.8%

U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

17.4%

U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.2%

U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts

ZIP codes in High Ridge

1 in or overlapping High Ridge. Population shown

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Cities near High Ridge

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Peaceful VillageVillage0.5 mi0.2
ParkdaleVillage1.5 mi0.1
Byrnes MillCity2.7 mi5.1
MurphyCensus-designated place3.5 mi3.9
ScotsdaleTown5.4 mi0.6
FentonCity6.6 mi6.3
Valley ParkCity6.5 mi4.5
EurekaCity6.6 mi11.2
Twin OaksVillage7.5 mi0.3
LaBarque CreekCensus-designated place7.8 mi17.6
Sunset HillsCity8.6 mi9
ManchesterCity8.7 mi5
Cedar HillCensus-designated place8.7 mi2.3
WinchesterCity8.9 mi0.2
BallwinCity9 mi9.1
EllisvilleCity9.1 mi4.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is High Ridge, MO in?
High Ridge is in Jefferson County, Missouri.
What ZIP codes are in High Ridge, MO?
ZIP codes in or overlapping High Ridge include 63049.
What is the population of High Ridge, MO?
About 3,714 people live in High Ridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near High Ridge?
Nearby places include Peaceful Village (0.5 mi), Parkdale (1.5 mi), Byrnes Mill (2.7 mi), Murphy (3.5 mi), Scotsdale (5.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023