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Imperial, MO

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 63052.

Population

5,488

Land area

5.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,047

ZIP codes

1

Imperial and its ZIP codes

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Imperial at a glance

  • Imperial is about 12 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 135th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
  • The median household income is $90,028, 27% above the Missouri median of $70,702.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,700 and median rent is $1,446 a month.

Local data for Imperial, MO

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Imperial, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$90,028

Poverty rate

11.1%

Median home value

$228,700

Median rent

$1,446/mo

Homeownership

92.6%

Bachelor's or higher

21.4%

Median age

36.3

Average commute

24.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,464), Irish Americans (1,622), Italian Americans (326).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone81.0%
  • Carpooled7.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.9%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
  • Worked from home9.9%

Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Imperial, 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

88° / 22°F

43.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Imperial, MO, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.5%

U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts

Diabetes

11.5%

U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts

Smoking

16.9%

U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.7%

U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts

ZIP codes in Imperial

1 in or overlapping Imperial. Population shown

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Cities near Imperial

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
KimmswickCity0.8 mi0.2
BarnhartCensus-designated place2.4 mi5
ArnoldCity3.9 mi11.5
PevelyCity5.3 mi5.1
Valmeyer, ILVillage5.9 mi3.4
OakvilleCensus-designated place6.1 mi15.9
HerculaneumCity7.5 mi4.2
HorineCensus-designated place7.6 mi0.7
MehlvilleCensus-designated place10 mi7.5
MurphyCensus-designated place10 mi3.9
ConcordCensus-designated place10 mi5.5
Crystal CityCity10 mi4.5
FestusCity11 mi5.9
High RidgeCensus-designated place11 mi3.8
SappingtonCensus-designated place11 mi2.4
Columbia, ILCity11 mi10.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Imperial, MO in?
Imperial is in Jefferson County, Missouri.
What ZIP codes are in Imperial, MO?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Imperial include 63052.
What is the population of Imperial, MO?
About 5,488 people live in Imperial, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Imperial?
Nearby places include Kimmswick (0.8 mi), Barnhart (2.4 mi), Arnold (3.9 mi), Pevely (5.3 mi), Valmeyer, IL (5.9 mi).

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