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Kirkwood, MO
City in St. Louis County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 63122.
Population
29,363
Land area
9.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,198
ZIP codes
1
Kirkwood and its ZIP codes
Kirkwood at a glance
- Kirkwood is about 36 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 25th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $121,270 a year, 72% more than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $451,400 (96% above Missouri) and median rent is $1,348 a month.
Local data for Kirkwood, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kirkwood, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$121,270
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$451,400
Median rent
$1,348/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
67.9%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,631), Irish Americans (5,936), Italian Americans (1,686).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for St. Louis County. PPP loans are for Kirkwood.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 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
$150M
1,765 loans, 15,887 jobs reported
How people get to work
Kirkwood, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.6%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home23.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kirkwood, 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 zone23 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kirkwood, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.7%
U.S. 33.3% -5.6 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
10.0%
U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
ZIP codes in Kirkwood
1 in or overlapping Kirkwood. Population shown
Cities near Kirkwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OaklandCity | 1.8 mi | 0.6 |
| GlendaleCity | 2.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Des PeresCity | 2.4 mi | 4.3 |
| Warson WoodsCity | 2.6 mi | 0.6 |
| CrestwoodCity | 2.7 mi | 3.6 |
| HuntleighCity | 2.6 mi | 1 |
| Sunset HillsCity | 3.1 mi | 9 |
| Crystal Lake ParkCity | 3.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Webster GrovesCity | 3.4 mi | 5.9 |
| Rock HillCity | 3.5 mi | 1.1 |
| FrontenacCity | 3.6 mi | 2.9 |
| Country Life AcresVillage | 3.7 mi | 0.1 |
| FentonCity | 3.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Grantwood VillageTown | 4 mi | 0.8 |
| LadueCity | 4.4 mi | 8.6 |
| MarlboroughVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kirkwood, MO in?
- Kirkwood is in St. Louis County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Kirkwood, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kirkwood include 63122.
- What is the population of Kirkwood, MO?
- About 29,363 people live in Kirkwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kirkwood?
- Nearby places include Oakland (1.8 mi), Glendale (2.3 mi), Des Peres (2.4 mi), Warson Woods (2.6 mi), Crestwood (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023