ZIP Code 65202
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Columbia · Boone County · Missouri
- Population
- 46,547
- Median income
- $72,289
- Median home value
- $217,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.1%
- Land area
- 385.6 sq mi
121/sq mi
▼ 5% vs US
higher than 50% of US ZIPs
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.4
Chicago
ZIP code 65202 in Columbia, Missouri has a population of 46,547. The median household income is $72,289, which is 5% below the national average. Median home value is $217,900, 22% below the US average. 41.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 65202 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 385.6 square miles in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. The area is home to 46,547 residents, producing a population density of 121 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 65202 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65202 sits at $72,289 (8% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $37,071. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $217,900 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $1,128 per month, and 63.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65202 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Boone County, so you can benchmark 65202 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 65202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$37,071
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.5 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?
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
$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.
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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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