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 Moderate-density area
- $83,900
- Median income Above-median income area
- $262,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 65255 (Hallsville, MO) rose +9.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.1 in 2023 to 228.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,754. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $262,200 (37% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 80.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,139.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Boone County, so 65255 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 65255
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hallsville, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65255.
- Construction
Construction
29 establishments
- Retail trade 8
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 7
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 6
Real estate and rental and leasing
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 65255?
36.1
Median Age
54.7%
Male
45.3%
Female
1.2%
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?
$83,900
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$36,754
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 65255 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Hallsville, MO household income vs. every Missouri ZIP code
Median household income among 948 reporting Missouri ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,900 Top 18% higher than 82% of 948 Missouri 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
2,011housing units
2,011
Total Housing Units
1,951
Occupied Units
60
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$262,200
Median Home Value
+37% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 65202
Columbia (65202)
46,547 residents
- 65240 7,590
Centralia (65240)
7,590 residents
- 65255 3,731
Hallsville (65255)
3,731 residents
- 65284 2,361
Sturgeon (65284)
2,361 residents
- 65215 203
Columbia (65215)
203 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65255 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65255 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65284
Sturgeon (65284)
$97,434 median income
- 65255
Hallsville (65255)
$83,900 median income
- 65202
Columbia (65202)
$72,289 median income
- 65240
Centralia (65240)
$71,707 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 65255, 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 (3,731 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 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.
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