Bel-Ridge Missouri Map

About Bel-Ridge, Missouri

Bel-Ridge is a locality in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,432. The population density is 1355.6 people per km². Bel-Ridge is located at 38.7095°N, 90.3254°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63114.

Bel-Ridge unfolds across rolling terrain where the verdant embrace of mature trees meets the ordered lines of suburban streets. It lies 3.8 miles north-north-west of University City, MO (from University City, MO: bearing 347°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-west of St. Louis. The air here, especially after a summer rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of the Midwest, a fragrance mingling with the distant hum of traffic on larger thoroughfares. Ravines, carved by eons of water flow, snake through the landscape, their shadowed depths a cool counterpoint to the sun-drenched lawns and manicured gardens. The very character of Bel-Ridge is one of quiet domesticity, a place where front porches offer glimpses into lived-in spaces and the cadence of lawnmowers marks the passage of warm afternoons. The history of Bel-Ridge is intrinsically linked to the broader development of St. Louis County, emerging as a residential haven in the post-war era, drawing families seeking a retreat from the urban core. Its economy, like many in the surrounding region, has evolved from its agricultural roots to a diversified base that includes retail services and a skilled workforce contributing to the larger metropolitan area's industrial and technological sectors. While no single dramatic landmark defines Bel-Ridge, its distinctive charm lies in its cohesive neighborhoods, its network of local parks that provide breathing room for its residents, and the subtle, almost imperceptible, echoes of generations who have called this place home, their lives woven into the fabric of its quiet streets.

About This Bel-Ridge Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bel-Ridge, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.709496, -90.325392. 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 Bel-Ridge and St. Louis County.

Detailed location data for Bel-Ridge includes the ZIP code (63121), telephone area code (314), county seat of St. Louis County (Clayton), and school district assignment (Normandy Schools Collaborative). 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 Bel-Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.