PlainZIP

Hallsville, MO · standard

ZIP Code 65255

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

3,731
27/sq mi
$83,900
Median income
$262,200
Median home value
29.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hallsville pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65255 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 65255 covers 140.8 square miles in Hallsville, Boone County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,731 residents on file, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 65255 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,900 (26% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $36,754. Local economic indicators show a 12.9% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $262,200 (37% above the state average), median rent at $1,139 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Boone County, so you can benchmark 65255 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 65255

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hallsville, MO

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65255.

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 65255, Hallsville, 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

3,731

Population

140.8

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 65255?

36.1

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$83,900

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$36,754

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 65255 ranks nationally

Hallsville, MO household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,900 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 59.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,011

Total Housing Units

1,951

Occupied Units

60

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$262,200

Median Home Value

+37% vs state

$1,139

Median Rent

1995

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

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

229

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+129%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 65255 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 163
2021 +11.3% 181
2022 +20.8% 219
2023 -5.0% 208
2024 +9.9% 229

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 83 business establishments in ZIP 65255, employing approximately 371 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,650,000.

83

Businesses

371

Employees

$13.7M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 29 34.9%
Retail trade 8 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 7 8.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 7.2%
Other services (except public administration) 6 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 4.8%
Manufacturing 3 3.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 3.6%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.6%

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 65255 vs 65202 →

ZIP 65255 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 65255 ranks #3 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 65255 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 65255 ranks #2 of 4 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
65202 Columbia, MO 46,547 6.4 mi
65284 Sturgeon, MO 2,361 8.1 mi
65240 Centralia, MO 7,590 10.4 mi
65215 Columbia, MO 203 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Boone County

65203 standard
Columbia, MO
Pop: 53,307
65202 standard
Columbia, MO
Pop: 46,547
65201 standard
Columbia, MO
Pop: 39,417
65240 standard
Centralia, MO
Pop: 7,590
65010 standard
Ashland, MO
Pop: 5,704
65284 standard
Sturgeon, MO
Pop: 2,361

Related Areas

Boone County Hallsville, MO Missouri

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 65255 in? ▼
ZIP code 65255 (Hallsville) 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 65255? ▼
ZIP code 65255 in Hallsville, MO has a population of 3,731 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65255? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 65255 is $83,900, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65255? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 65255 is $262,200, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65255? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 65255 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65255? ▼
ZIP code 65255 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 371 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65255? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65255 are: Construction (29), Retail trade (8), Health care and social assistance (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65255? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65255 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 65255? ▼
In ZIP code 65255, 59.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% 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 65255? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 65255 is 24.5 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 65255? ▼
In ZIP code 65255, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65255? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65255 is 12.9% 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.