Berkeley, MO: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Berkeley, MO is an incorporated town-sized municipality located in St. Louis County in the state of Missouri. Our data estimates 8,841 residents, places it at 38.744°N, 90.336°W, and lists it in Central time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Berkeley, MO?

What is the population of Berkeley, MO?

Berkeley has an estimated population of 8,841. That makes it the 99th largest of the 1,020 places we list in Missouri, and the 30th largest of 98 places in St. Louis County. The typical place in Missouri has about 482 residents, so Berkeley is roughly 18.3 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Missouri with a similar population include Clinton (8,945), Richmond Heights (8,801), Nevada (8,699), Des Peres (8,697), Perryville (8,696). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Berkeley differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Berkeley?

Berkeley has about 1,782 people per square mile (688 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Missouri, it is denser than about 88% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Berkeley use?

Berkeley uses one ZIP code: 63134. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 6 are assigned to the central Midwest (Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Berkeley in?

Berkeley is in the Central time zone, which is UTC−6 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Chicago). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Vincennes, IN, about 152 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Central time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Berkeley located in Missouri?

Berkeley lies in the eastern part of Missouri, at 38.744° north latitude and 90.336° west longitude. The state capital, Jefferson City, is about 100 miles to the west. The closest listed place in another state is Granite City, IL, roughly 11 miles to the east, which shows how near Berkeley is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is St. Louis, MO, 9 miles to the southeast.

Which cities are near Berkeley, MO?

The closest listed place to Berkeley is St. John, MO, 2.1 miles to the south. Of the eight nearest places below, 8 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Berkeley in?

Berkeley is in St. Louis County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 29189. The county contains 98 places in our data, 43 of which have their own page here and 55 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Florissant (50,952), Chesterfield (47,538), Oakville (36,407), Wildwood (35,432), University City (34,165). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Berkeley from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Berkeley is closest to Chicago, IL at about 255 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 1,586 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Berkeley?

Yes. Our data lists 2 other places named Berkeley: Berkeley, CA (121,363), Berkeley, IL (5,048). When you search for Berkeley, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Berkeley in St. Louis County, Missouri.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.