Festus
City in Jefferson County, Missouri

Festus is a city in Jefferson County, Missouri, with 12,706 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 427 ft (130 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Crystal City, 1.6 miles E.
- 12,706residents (2020 Census)
- 427 ftelevation · 130 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.5 km²
- 2,126 / sq mipopulation density
- 63019ZIP code
About Festus
Festus is a city situated in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States, and is also a suburb of St. Louis. As of the 2020 census, its population was 12,706.
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Living in Festus
- Median household income
- $73,532
- Median home value
- $223,600
- Median rent
- $922/mo
- Median age
- 36.7
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Festus had 12,706 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,706 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,126 per sq mi (821 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Festus at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,706 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.98 sq mi (15.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2192° N, 90.4098° W |
| ZIP code | 63019 |
| Official website | cityoffestus.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2924094 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Festus
- Crystal City1.6 mi E
- Herculaneum2.8 mi N
- Horine3.6 mi N
- Pevely4.8 mi N
- Olympian Village6.4 mi SW
- Barnhart8.1 mi N
- Valmeyer, IL8.5 mi NE
- Hillsboro8.6 mi W
- Imperial9.3 mi N
- Maeystown, IL9.7 mi E
- De Soto9.8 mi SW
- Kimmswick10.4 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Festus
What county is Festus in?
Festus is in Jefferson County, Missouri.
What is the population of Festus, MO?
12,706 people lived in Festus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Festus, MO?
The ZIP code of Festus is 63019.
What is the elevation of Festus?
427 feet (130 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Festus?
Crystal City (1.6 mi), Herculaneum (2.8 mi), Horine (3.6 mi), Pevely (4.8 mi), Olympian Village (6.4 mi).
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