Richmond Heights
City in St. Louis County, Missouri

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.
- 9,286residents (2020 Census)
- 528 ftelevation · 161 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 5.9 km²
- 4,050 / sq mipopulation density
- 63117main ZIP code (4 in total)
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 had 9,286 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,286 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,050 per sq mi (1,564 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Richmond Heights at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Louis County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,286 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.29 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6309° N, 90.3332° W |
| ZIP codes | 63117, 63105, 63143, 63144 |
| Official website | richmondheights.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2961706 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Richmond Heights
- Clayton0.9 mi N
- Brentwood1.1 mi SW
- Maplewood1.4 mi S
- Rock Hill2.4 mi SW
- University City2.4 mi N
- Ladue2.8 mi W
- Shrewsbury3.1 mi S
- Webster Groves3.3 mi S
- Warson Woods3.5 mi SW
- Pagedale3.7 mi N
- Wellston3.7 mi NE
- Glendale3.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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