Columbia, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65202
Boone County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 46,547
- 121/sq mi High-density area
- $72,289
- Median income Near-median income area
- $217,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 41.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbia pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 121
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65202 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 65202 (Columbia, MO) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 219.7 in 2023 to 231.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 65202 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, with 46,547 residents across 385.6 square miles, a density of 121 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65202 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,289 (8% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,071. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $217,900 (14% above the average Missouri ZIP) and median rent is $1,128; 63.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Boone County, so 65202 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 65202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbia, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65202.
- Construction
Construction
167 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
116 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
100 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
100 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
88 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 65202, 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
46,547
Population
385.6
Area (sq mi)
121
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65202?
36.4
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
6.1%
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?
$72,289
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$37,071
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65202 ranks nationally
Columbia, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$72,289 Top 50% higher than 50% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
20,425housing units
20,425
Total Housing Units
19,258
Occupied Units
1,167
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$217,900
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,128
Median Rent
1993
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
+5.2%
YoY Change (2024)
231
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+131%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 65202 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 153 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 171 |
| 2022 | +17.9% | 201 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 220 |
| 2024 | +5.2% | 231 |
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 947 business establishments in ZIP 65202, employing approximately 15,312 people with a combined annual payroll of $849,452,000.
947
Businesses
15,312
Employees
$849.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 167 | 17.6% |
| Retail trade | 116 | 12.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 100 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 100 | 10.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 88 | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 68 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 66 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 42 | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 40 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 39 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 3.5% |
| Information | 13 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.7% |
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 65202 vs 65215 →
ZIP 65202 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65203
Columbia (65203)
53,307 residents
- 65202
Columbia (65202)
46,547 residents
- 65201
Columbia (65201)
39,417 residents
- 65255 3,731
Hallsville (65255)
3,731 residents
- 65215 203
Columbia (65215)
203 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65202 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65202 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65255
Hallsville (65255)
$83,900 median income
- 65203
Columbia (65203)
$79,960 median income
- 65202
Columbia (65202)
$72,289 median income
- 65201
Columbia (65201)
$48,113 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65202 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65202, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (46,547 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 65202 in?
ZIP code 65202 (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 65202?
ZIP code 65202 in Columbia, MO has a population of 46,547 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65202?
The median household income in ZIP 65202 is $72,289, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65202?
The median home value in ZIP 65202 is $217,900, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65202?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65202 is White at 69.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65202?
ZIP code 65202 has 947 business establishments employing approximately 15,312 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65202?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65202 are: Construction (167), Retail trade (116), Health care and social assistance (100). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65202?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65202 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 65202?
In ZIP code 65202, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.1% 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 65202?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65202 is 18.5 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 65202?
In ZIP code 65202, approximately 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65202?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65202 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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