Des Peres Missouri Map

About Des Peres, Missouri

Des Peres is a locality in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,170. The population density is 817.4 people per km². Des Peres is located at 38.6009°N, 90.4329°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63122.

Des Peres unfolds across the rolling terrain of St. Louis County, a place where the gentle swell of the land meets the steady hum of suburban life. It lies 1.9 miles north-west of Kirkwood, MO (from Kirkwood, MO: bearing 311°T), and is situated 8.9 miles east-south-east of Chesterfield. Here, mature oak and maple trees, remnants of a time when this was largely wilder country, line streets that curve with the natural contours of the earth, their leaves rustling a quiet testament to the seasons. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy scent, a blend of mown grass and the dampness that rises from the soil after a spring shower, a subtle perfume that clings to the very atmosphere. The character of Des Peres is one of settled comfort, of well-tended lawns and homes that speak of generations of careful upkeep, all set against the backdrop of a sky that, on clear evenings, bleeds from cerulean to a deep, bruised indigo. The history of Des Peres is a story woven into the agricultural roots of the region, a landscape that once yielded crops to feed a growing nation. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a life close to the land, established farms and communities that gradually evolved. The local economy, while no longer dominated by agriculture, retains a connection to its origins through a vibrant network of retail and professional services, a testament to its enduring appeal as a place to live and work. A notable feature, the unassuming yet vital presence of the River Des Peres, a waterway that has witnessed centuries of change, continues to flow, a constant, murmuring presence that anchors the locality, its banks a quiet sanctuary for local wildlife, offering a glimpse of the wildness that once defined this land.

About This Des Peres Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Des Peres, Missouri — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.600886, -90.432897. 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 Des Peres and St. Louis County.

Detailed location data for Des Peres includes the ZIP code (63131), telephone area code (314), county seat of St. Louis County (Clayton), and school district assignment (Kirkwood R-VII 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 Des Peres is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.