Harrisburg, MO · standard
ZIP Code 65256
Boone County, Missouri - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,787
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $92,061
- Median income Above-median income area
- $302,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Harrisburg pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 65256 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 65256 (Harrisburg, MO) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 255.1 in 2023 to 273.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 65256 covers 129.5 square miles in Harrisburg, Boone County, Missouri (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,787 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 65256 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,061 (38% above the average Missouri ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,602. The poverty rate is 14.8%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $302,500 (58% above the average Missouri ZIP), while 91.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $694.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Boone County, so 65256 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 65256
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harrisburg, MO
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65256.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 5
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 65256, Harrisburg, 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
1,787
Population
129.5
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65256?
51.1
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
3.3%
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?
$92,061
Median Household Income
+38% vs state ZIP avg
$48,602
Per Capita Income
14.8%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 65256 ranks among Missouri ZIPs
Harrisburg, 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)
$92,061 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
974housing units
974
Total Housing Units
809
Occupied Units
165
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$302,500
Median Home Value
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$694
Median Rent
1990
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
+7.2%
YoY Change (2024)
273
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+173%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 65256 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.6% | 181 |
| 2021 | +3.8% | 188 |
| 2022 | +13.7% | 214 |
| 2023 | +19.3% | 255 |
| 2024 | +7.2% | 273 |
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 34 business establishments in ZIP 65256, employing approximately 187 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,761,000.
34
Businesses
187
Employees
$6.8M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 38.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 8.8% |
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 65256 vs 65279 →
ZIP 65256 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 65243
Clark (65243)
2,806 residents
- 65256
Harrisburg (65256)
1,787 residents
- 65279
Rocheport (65279)
1,766 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 65256 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 65256 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
- 65256
Harrisburg (65256)
$92,061 median income
- 65243
Clark (65243)
$68,021 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 65256 ranks #2 of 3 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 65256, 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 (1,787 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 65256 in?
ZIP code 65256 (Harrisburg) 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 65256?
ZIP code 65256 in Harrisburg, MO has a population of 1,787 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 65256?
The median household income in ZIP 65256 is $92,061, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 65256?
The median home value in ZIP 65256 is $302,500, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 65256?
The largest racial group in ZIP 65256 is White at 91.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 65256?
ZIP code 65256 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 187 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 65256?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 65256 are: Construction (13), Health care and social assistance (5), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 65256?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 65256 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 65256?
In ZIP code 65256, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 65256?
In ZIP code 65256, approximately 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 65256?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 65256 is 14.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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