Columbia, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65203
Boone County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 53,307
- 266/sq mi High-density area
- $79,960
- Median income Near-median income area
- $348,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbia pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 27%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 266
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65203 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 65203 (Columbia, MO) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 228.8 in 2023 to 243.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 65203 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbia, Boone County, Missouri, with 53,307 residents across 200.3 square miles, a density of 266 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65203 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,960 (20% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,848. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $348,800 (82% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 62.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,077.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Boone County, so 65203 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 65203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbia, MO
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$51,848
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
17.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65203 ranks nationally
Columbia, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$79,960 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
27,520housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 65203 vs 65287 →
ZIP 65203 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
- 65279 1,766
Rocheport (65279)
1,766 residents
- 65046 1,194
Jamestown (65046)
1,194 residents
- 65287 422
Wooldridge (65287)
422 residents
- 65215 203
Columbia (65215)
203 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65203 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65203 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65279
Rocheport (65279)
$103,516 median income
- 65287
Wooldridge (65287)
$94,143 median income
- 65203
Columbia (65203)
$79,960 median income
- 65046
Jamestown (65046)
$76,458 median income
- 65202
Columbia (65202)
$72,289 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65203 ranks #3 of 5 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 65203, 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 (53,307 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 65203 in?
ZIP code 65203 (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 65203?
ZIP code 65203 in Columbia, MO has a population of 53,307 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65203?
The median household income in ZIP 65203 is $79,960, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65203?
The median home value in ZIP 65203 is $348,800, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65203?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65203 is White at 77.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65203?
ZIP code 65203 has 1,696 business establishments employing approximately 25,525 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65203?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65203 are: Health care and social assistance (318), Retail trade (219), Professional, scientific, and technical services (192). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65203?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65203 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 65203?
In ZIP code 65203, 79.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.5% 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 65203?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65203 is 17.6 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 65203?
In ZIP code 65203, approximately 62.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65203?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65203 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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