ZIP Code 65203
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Columbia · Boone County · Missouri
- Population
- 53,307
- Median income
- $79,960
- Median home value
- $348,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 64.5%
- Land area
- 200.3 sq mi
266/sq mi
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.8
Chicago
ZIP code 65203 in Columbia, Missouri has a population of 53,307. The median household income is $79,960, which is 5% above the national average. Median home value is $348,800, 25% above the US average. 64.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 65203 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 200.3 square miles in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. The area is home to 53,307 residents, producing a population density of 266 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 65203 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65203 sits at $79,960 (20% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $51,848. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.2%. On housing, the median home value is $348,800 (82% above the state average) with median rent at $1,077 per month, and 62.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65203 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Boone County, so you can benchmark 65203 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 65203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65203.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
318 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
219 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
192 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
159 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
144 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 65203, 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
53,307
Population
200.3
Area (sq mi)
266
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65203?
35.8
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
7.7%
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?
$79,960
Median Household Income
+20% vs state
$51,848
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
17.6 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?
27,520
Total Housing Units
26,322
Occupied Units
1,198
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$348,800
Median Home Value
+82% vs state
$1,077
Median Rent
1991
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
243
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+143%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 65203 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 164 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 183 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 208 |
| 2023 | +10.0% | 229 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 243 |
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 1,696 business establishments in ZIP 65203, employing approximately 25,525 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,400,144,000.
1,696
Businesses
25,525
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 318 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 219 | 12.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 192 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 159 | 9.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 144 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 141 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 132 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 131 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 92 | 5.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 43 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 34 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 27 | 1.6% |
| Information | 26 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 0.9% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.3% |
| Industries not classified | 4 | 0.2% |
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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