The Wealthiest Zip Codes in Missouri

What are the wealthiest cities in Missouri?

When it comes to wealth in Missouri, the St. Louis “West County” corridor and specific enclaves in Kansas City consistently hold the top spots. In addition to the big city zips, one area of Lake of the Ozarks is also a hot spot for the rich and famous. And for a bonus, did you know that St. Joseph was once the second wealthiest city in America?

Here are the wealthiest zip codes in Missouri, ranked primarily by median household income and home values.

Top 5 Wealthiest Zip Codes in Missouri

Rank	Zip Code	Primary City/Area	Notable Characteristics
1	63124	Ladue	Highest per capita income in the state (~$158,000) and average household incomes exceeding $350,000.
2	63073	St. Albans	A highly exclusive private community with a median household income often maxing out census reports at $250,000+.
3	63131	Frontenac / Town & Country	Known for massive estates; holds the highest median list price for homes in the state (often ~$1.8M).
4	63005	Chesterfield	A hub for corporate executives and large-scale luxury developments in West St. Louis County.
5	64113	Kansas City (Brookside)	The wealthiest zip code in the Kansas City metro, featuring historic estates along Ward Parkway.

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Regional Highlights

The St. Louis “Wealth Belt”

St. Louis County contains the vast majority of the state’s richest neighborhoods. Beyond the top five, other high-wealth areas include:

• 63105 (Clayton): While the median income is lower due to a large student and renter population, it is the financial hub of the region and contains some of the state’s most expensive high-rise real estate. Some of the condos in this Zip code sell for $10,000,000.
• 63038 (Wildwood/Glencoe): Offers a more “rural luxury” feel with large lots and high median incomes (~$188,000).
• 63141 (Creve Coeur): A dense area of high-earning professionals, particularly in the medical and tech fields. This is also the zip code where you can find the exclusive Bellerive Country Club.

Kansas City Enclaves

While many of the KC metro’s wealthiest residents live across the border in Johnson County, Kansas, there are significant Missouri pockets:

• 64113 (Brookside/Ward Parkway): Consistently ranks in the top 10 for the state.
• 64112 (Country Club Plaza): High property values and luxury condos.
• 64152 (Parkville): A rapidly growing wealthy suburb north of the river.

Lake of the Ozarks

There is a reason they call it Millionaires Point. While not always topping the “income” charts (due to many residents being retirees), zip codes like 65079 (Sunrise Beach) feature some of the highest property values in the Midwest, with lakefront estates rivaling those in St. Louis.

Springfield

The title of “wealthiest zip code” in southwest Missouri is a toss-up between 65809. This is the “old money” and luxury estate corridor spanning between Springfield and Rogersville. Over 50% of households earn six figures and many of the homes are in the multi-million dollar range.

The “Former” Wealthiest

St. Joseph was once one of the wealthiest cities in Missouri and the second richest in America trailing only New York City. If fact, by 1900, it reportedly had more millionaires per capita than any other city. It became a wealthy and prosperous city in the 19th century due to its strategic location, transportation infrastructure, and role as a gateway to the American West. Millionaires Row still showcases the amazing wealth of the era.