Herculaneum
City in Jefferson County, Missouri
Herculaneum is a city in Jefferson County, Missouri, with 4,672 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 423 ft (129 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pevely, 2.1 miles N.
- 4,672residents (2020 Census)
- 423 ftelevation · 129 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.8 km²
- 1,121 / sq mipopulation density
- 63048main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Herculaneum
Herculaneum is a city in Jefferson County, Missouri, and is a suburb of St. Louis. The population was 4,273 at the 2020 United States census. The City of Herculaneum was the first county seat of Jefferson County from January 1, 1819, to 1839. The city celebrated its bicentennial throughout 2008.
The city received the "Tree City USA" designation by the Arbor Day Foundation for 11 consecutive years, 2007 through 2017. The city is the honorary hometown of the 40th Airlift Squadron, "The Screaming Eagles," from Dyess Air Force Base in Texas.
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Living in Herculaneum
- Median household income
- $93,438
- Median home value
- $234,300
- Median rent
- $1,690/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Herculaneum had 4,672 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,672 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,121 per sq mi (433 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Herculaneum at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,672 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.17 sq mi (10.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2576° N, 90.3931° W |
| ZIP codes | 63048, 63019 |
| Official website | cityofherculaneum.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2931708 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Herculaneum
- Pevely2.1 mi N
- Horine2.2 mi W
- Crystal City2.6 mi S
- Festus2.8 mi S
- Barnhart5.5 mi N
- Valmeyer, IL6.1 mi NE
- Imperial6.6 mi N
- Kimmswick7.6 mi N
- Maeystown, IL9.0 mi E
- Olympian Village9.2 mi S
- Hillsboro9.6 mi W
- Raintree Plantation11.4 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Herculaneum
What county is Herculaneum in?
Herculaneum is in Jefferson County, Missouri.
What is the population of Herculaneum, MO?
4,672 people lived in Herculaneum at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Herculaneum, MO?
The main ZIP code is 63048. Other ZIP codes: 63019.
What is the elevation of Herculaneum?
423 feet (129 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Herculaneum?
Pevely (2.1 mi), Horine (2.2 mi), Crystal City (2.6 mi), Festus (2.8 mi), Barnhart (5.5 mi).
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