Imperial
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Missouri

Imperial is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jefferson County, Missouri, with 4,407 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 446 ft (136 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kimmswick, 1.3 miles NE.
- 4,407residents (2020 Census)
- 446 ftelevation · 136 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.6 km²
- 841 / sq mipopulation density
- 63053ZIP code
About Imperial
Imperial is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States, and is a suburb of St. Louis. The population was 4,947 at the 2020 census. Imperial was originally known as West Kimmswick, the historic Catholic church of St. John’s in Imperial, became an independent parish in 1869.
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Living in Imperial
- Median household income
- $90,028
- Median home value
- $228,700
- Median rent
- $1,446/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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Imperial had 4,407 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,407 |
|---|---|
| Density | 841 per sq mi (325 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Imperial at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,407 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.24 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3525° N, 90.3823° W |
| ZIP code | 63053 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2934354 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Imperial
- Kimmswick1.3 mi NE
- Barnhart1.6 mi SW
- Pevely4.5 mi S
- Arnold5.1 mi N
- Valmeyer, IL5.6 mi SE
- Horine6.4 mi SW
- Herculaneum6.6 mi S
- Oakville7.6 mi NE
- Crystal City9.0 mi S
- Festus9.3 mi S
- Mehlville11.0 mi N
- High Ridge11.1 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Imperial
What county is Imperial in?
Imperial is in Jefferson County, Missouri.
What is the population of Imperial, MO?
4,407 people lived in Imperial at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Imperial, MO?
The ZIP code of Imperial is 63053.
What is the elevation of Imperial?
446 feet (136 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Imperial?
Kimmswick (1.3 mi), Barnhart (1.6 mi), Pevely (4.5 mi), Arnold (5.1 mi), Valmeyer (5.6 mi).
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