ZIP Code 65101
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Jefferson City · Cole County · Missouri
- Population
- 30,587
- Median income
- $74,807
- Median home value
- $243,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.1%
- Land area
- 344.1 sq mi
89/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.3
Chicago
ZIP code 65101 in Jefferson City, Missouri has a population of 30,587. The median household income is $74,807, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $243,600, 12% below the US average. 33.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 65101 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 344.1 square miles in Jefferson City, Cole County, Missouri. The area is home to 30,587 residents, producing a population density of 89 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 65101 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65101 sits at $74,807 (12% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $35,440. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $243,600 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $791 per month, and 64.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65101 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cole County, so you can benchmark 65101 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 65101
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65101.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
132 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
110 establishments
- Construction
Construction
97 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
84 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
81 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 65101, Jefferson City, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
30,587
Population
344.1
Area (sq mi)
89
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65101?
38.3
Median Age
55.4%
Male
44.6%
Female
2.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$74,807
Median Household Income
+12% vs state
$35,440
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
19.6 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
12,097
Total Housing Units
10,888
Occupied Units
1,209
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$243,600
Median Home Value
+27% vs state
$791
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.4%
YoY Change (2024)
236
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+136%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 65101 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 147 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 161 |
| 2022 | +18.8% | 192 |
| 2023 | +12.6% | 216 |
| 2024 | +9.4% | 236 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 866 business establishments in ZIP 65101, employing approximately 15,477 people with a combined annual payroll of $839,243,000.
866
Businesses
15,477
Employees
$839.2M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 132 | 15.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 110 | 12.7% |
| Construction | 97 | 11.2% |
| Retail trade | 84 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 81 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 75 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 70 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 2.8% |
| Information | 22 | 2.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 18 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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