Checked
Jennings, MO
City in St. Louis County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 63136.
Population
12,918
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
3,460
ZIP codes
1
Jennings and its ZIP codes
Jennings at a glance
- Jennings is about 38 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 70th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $38,984 a year, 45% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $68,800 (70% below Missouri) and median rent is $961 a month.
Local data for Jennings, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jennings, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,984
Poverty rate
25.2%
Median home value
$68,800
Median rent
$961/mo
Homeownership
45.1%
Bachelor's or higher
10.8%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (372), Irish Americans (150), Polish Americans (94).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Louis County. PPP loans are for Jennings.
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
Jennings, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.5%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit13.6%
- Walked6.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jennings, 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° / 25°F
43.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jennings, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.5%
U.S. 33.3% +15.2 pts
Diabetes
24.1%
U.S. 12.1% +12.0 pts
Smoking
26.8%
U.S. 12.8% +14.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Jennings
1 in or overlapping Jennings. Population shown
Cities near Jennings
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Flordell HillsCity | 0.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Country Club HillsCity | 0.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Moline AcresCity | 1.7 mi | 0.6 |
| NorthwoodsCity | 1.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Norwood CourtTown | 1.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Pasadena HillsCity | 2 mi | 0.2 |
| Pine LawnCity | 2.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Pasadena ParkVillage | 2.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Beverly HillsCity | 2.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Uplands ParkVillage | 2.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Castle PointCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Glen Echo ParkVillage | 2.5 mi | 0 |
| Bellefontaine NeighborsCity | 2.5 mi | 4.4 |
| Cool ValleyCity | 2.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Velda Village HillsCity | 2.6 mi | 0.1 |
| DellwoodCity | 2.6 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jennings, MO in?
- Jennings is in St. Louis County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Jennings, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Jennings include 63136.
- What is the population of Jennings, MO?
- About 12,918 people live in Jennings, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jennings?
- Nearby places include Flordell Hills (0.4 mi), Country Club Hills (0.9 mi), Moline Acres (1.7 mi), Northwoods (1.8 mi), Norwood Court (1.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023