Richmond Heights

City in St. Louis County, Missouri

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Richmond Heights is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, with 9,286 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 528 ft (161 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clayton, 0.9 miles N.

About Richmond Heights

Richmond Heights is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri. It is an inner-ring suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, United States. The United States census shows the population grew from 8,603 in 2010 to 9,286 in 2020. According to Robert L. Ramsay, the name was suggested by Robert E. Lee, who thought the topography of the area resembled Richmond, Virginia.

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Living in Richmond Heights

Median household income
$94,460
Median home value
$358,700
Median rent
$1,559/mo
Median age
35.8
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Richmond Heights, MO population

Richmond Heights had 9,286 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census9,286
Density4,050 per sq mi (1,564 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Richmond Heights at a glance

StateMissouri (MO)
CountySt. Louis County
TypeCity
Population9,286 (2020)
Land area2.29 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Coordinates38.6309° N, 90.3332° W
ZIP codes63117, 63105, 63143, 63144
Official websiterichmondheights.org
Census code (GEOID)2961706

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Richmond Heights

What county is Richmond Heights in?

Richmond Heights is in St. Louis County, Missouri.

What is the population of Richmond Heights, MO?

9,286 people lived in Richmond Heights at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Richmond Heights, MO?

The main ZIP code is 63117. Other ZIP codes: 63105, 63143, 63144.

What is the elevation of Richmond Heights?

528 feet (161 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Richmond Heights?

Clayton (0.9 mi), Brentwood (1.1 mi), Maplewood (1.4 mi), Rock Hill (2.4 mi), University City (2.4 mi).

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