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Pevely, MO
City in Jefferson County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 63070.
Population
6,055
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,197
ZIP codes
1
Pevely and its ZIP codes
Pevely at a glance
- Pevely is about 13 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 126th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $56,000, 21% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,600 (5% below Missouri) and median rent is $875 a month.
Local data for Pevely, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pevely, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,000
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$219,600
Median rent
$875/mo
Homeownership
66.9%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,659), Irish Americans (652), French Americans (360).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Pevely.
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
$1.45B
FY 2026, $6,386 per person
How people get to work
Pevely, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit3.1%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pevely, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pevely, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Pevely
1 in or overlapping Pevely. Population shown
Cities near Pevely
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HerculaneumCity | 2.2 mi | 4.2 |
| HorineCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.7 |
| BarnhartCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 5 |
| Valmeyer, ILVillage | 5.1 mi | 3.4 |
| Crystal CityCity | 5.3 mi | 4.5 |
| ImperialCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 5.2 |
| KimmswickCity | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| FestusCity | 5.4 mi | 5.9 |
| ArnoldCity | 9.2 mi | 11.5 |
| Maeystown, ILVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| HillsboroCity | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| OakvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 15.9 |
| Olympian VillageCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Raintree PlantationCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| ScotsdaleTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Fults, ILVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pevely, MO in?
- Pevely is in Jefferson County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Pevely, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pevely include 63070.
- What is the population of Pevely, MO?
- About 6,055 people live in Pevely, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pevely?
- Nearby places include Herculaneum (2.2 mi), Horine (2.8 mi), Barnhart (3.6 mi), Valmeyer, IL (5.1 mi), Crystal City (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023