PlainZIP

Columbia, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65201

Boone County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

39,417
178/sq mi
$48,113
Median income
$248,400
Median home value
54.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
178
people per sq mi
32%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65201 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65201 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, with 39,417 residents across 221.6 square miles, a density of 178 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65201 reports a modest median household income of $48,113 (28% below the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $30,029. 34.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $248,400 (30% above the state average) with median rent at $1,091 per month, and 32.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Boone County, letting you compare 65201 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 65201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbia, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65201.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 65201, Columbia, MO · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

39,417

Population

221.6

Area (sq mi)

178

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65201?

23.3

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

8.3%

Foreign-Born

White 75.9%
African American 9.0%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$48,113

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$30,029

Per Capita Income

34.2%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

17.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65201 ranks nationally

Columbia, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$48,113 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

21,289

Total Housing Units

19,478

Occupied Units

1,811

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 32.2%
Renter 67.8%

$248,400

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

$1,091

Median Rent

1990

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

+18.1%

YoY Change (2024)

246

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+146%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 65201 have increased 18.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 159
2021 +10.1% 175
2022 +14.3% 200
2023 +4.0% 208
2024 +18.1% 246

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 1,529 business establishments in ZIP 65201, employing approximately 37,104 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,888,629,000.

1,529

Businesses

37,104

Employees

$1.9B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 278 18.2%
Accommodation and food services 220 14.4%
Retail trade 190 12.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 149 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 144 9.4%
Construction 104 6.8%
Finance and insurance 96 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 61 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 60 3.9%
Wholesale trade 50 3.3%
Information 42 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 35 2.3%
Manufacturing 32 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 32 2.1%
Educational services 19 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 0.6%
Utilities 3 0.2%
Industries not classified 3 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 65201 vs 65010 →

ZIP 65201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65201 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 65201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 65201 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
65010 Ashland, MO 5,704 7.4 mi
65215 Columbia, MO 203 5.6 mi
65202 Columbia, MO 46,547 8.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Boone County

65203 standard
Columbia, MO
Pop: 53,307
65202 standard
Columbia, MO
Pop: 46,547
65240 standard
Centralia, MO
Pop: 7,590
65010 standard
Ashland, MO
Pop: 5,704
65255 standard
Hallsville, MO
Pop: 3,731
65284 standard
Sturgeon, MO
Pop: 2,361

Related Areas

Boone County Columbia, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65201 in? ▼
ZIP code 65201 (Columbia) is located in Boone County, Missouri. Boone County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/boone-mo.
What is the population of ZIP code 65201? ▼
ZIP code 65201 in Columbia, MO has a population of 39,417 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65201? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65201 is $48,113, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65201? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65201 is $248,400, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65201? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65201 is White at 75.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65201? ▼
ZIP code 65201 has 1,529 business establishments employing approximately 37,104 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65201? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65201 are: Health care and social assistance (278), Accommodation and food services (220), Retail trade (190). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65201? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65201 increased by 18.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 65201? ▼
In ZIP code 65201, 72.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 65201? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65201 is 17.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65201? ▼
In ZIP code 65201, approximately 32.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 67.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65201? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65201 is 34.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.