Kirkwood
City in St. Louis County, Missouri
Kirkwood is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, with 29,461 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 659 ft (201 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Des Peres, 1.9 miles NW.
- 29,461residents (2020 Census)
- 659 ftelevation · 201 m
- 9.2 sq miland area · 23.8 km²
- 3,208 / sq mipopulation density
- 63122ZIP code
About Kirkwood
Kirkwood is an inner-ring suburb of St. Louis located in western St. Louis County, Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 29,461. Founded in 1853, the city is named after James P. Kirkwood, chief engineer of the Pacific Railroad. It was the first planned suburb located west of the Mississippi River.
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Living in Kirkwood
- Median household income
- $121,270
- Median home value
- $451,400
- Median rent
- $1,348/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Kirkwood had 29,461 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 29,461 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,208 per sq mi (1,239 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kirkwood at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Louis County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 29,461 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.18 sq mi (23.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5794° N, 90.4209° W |
| ZIP code | 63122 |
| Official website | kirkwoodmo.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2939044 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kirkwood
- Des Peres1.9 mi NW
- Oakland2.0 mi E
- Glendale2.3 mi NE
- Huntleigh2.4 mi N
- Warson Woods2.5 mi NE
- Crestwood2.8 mi SE
- Crystal Lake Park3.0 mi N
- Sunset Hills3.4 mi S
- Country Life Acres3.5 mi NW
- Frontenac3.5 mi N
- Rock Hill3.5 mi NE
- Webster Groves3.6 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Kirkwood
What county is Kirkwood in?
Kirkwood is in St. Louis County, Missouri.
What is the population of Kirkwood, MO?
29,461 people lived in Kirkwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kirkwood, MO?
The ZIP code of Kirkwood is 63122.
What is the elevation of Kirkwood?
659 feet (201 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kirkwood?
Des Peres (1.9 mi), Oakland (2.0 mi), Glendale (2.3 mi), Huntleigh (2.4 mi), Warson Woods (2.5 mi).
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