Deck Building in St. Joseph, MO
St. Joseph Deck Builders provides deck buildingfor homes and businesses in St. Joseph and the surrounding area.
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According to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2024 1-year), the median St. Joseph home was built in 1961; 76% of homes were built before 1980 and 28% before 1940. With three homes in four built before 1980, many deck projects in St. Joseph start from an existing deck, and the ledger board and the house framing it attaches to are checked before anything is designed.
Permit and footing requirements are set by the City of St. Joseph; confirm them with the city before a design is final.

Decks on St. Joseph Homes: One of the Oldest Housing Stocks in the Region
St. Joseph: Key Facts and Sources
| Median year homes were built | 1961 (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 1-year)) |
|---|---|
| Homes built before 1980 | 76% (before 1940: 28%) (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 1-year)) |
| Homes lived in by their owners | 61% (the rest are rented) (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024 1-year)) |
ZIP codes covered: 64501, 64503, 64504, 64505, 64506, 64507