Affton Missouri Map

About Affton, Missouri

Affton is a locality in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of 19,052. The population density is 1692.5 people per km². Affton is located at 38.5506°N, 90.3332°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63123.

Affton unfolds across the rolling terrain of St. Louis County, its landscape a gentle rise and fall of verdant lawns and mature trees that whisper in the humid Missouri breeze. It lies 3.0 miles north of Mehlville, MO (from Mehlville, MO: bearing 349°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-west of St. Louis. The streets, often lined with sturdy brick homes and the cheerful bloom of hydrangeas in summer, trace a topography that hints at the ancient waterways that once shaped this land, now channeled beneath the surface. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a warm, almost buttery glow across the rooftops, softening the edges of daily life and lending a quiet dignity to the suburban sprawl. Even the air itself seems to hold a certain substance, thick with the scent of mown grass and the distant hum of traffic, a constant, low thrum beneath the surface of stillness. The roots of Affton are entwined with the broader narrative of St. Louis County's development, a story of agricultural beginnings that gradually yielded to the outward push of metropolitan growth. Early settlers found fertile ground here, a testament to the rich alluvial soils deposited by the Mississippi River's ancient meanders, and while large-scale farming has long since receded, the memory of that agricultural past can still be glimpsed in the generous spacing of many properties and the enduring presence of venerable oak trees. Today, Affton's economy is largely a reflection of its suburban character, a mosaic of local businesses, retail centers, and the commuter flow that connects its residents to the wider economic engines of the region. The area also boasts a number of well-regarded public schools, a quiet point of pride for families who have established deep roots in Affton, contributing to a sense of enduring community that is palpable in its well-kept parks and the friendly nods exchanged on neighborhood sidewalks.

About This Affton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Affton, Missouri with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Affton and St. Louis County.

Detailed location data for Affton includes the ZIP code (63123), telephone area code (314), county seat of St. Louis County (Clayton), and school district assignment (Affton 101 School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Affton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.