ZIP Code 65279
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Rocheport · Boone County · Missouri
- Population
- 1,766
- Median income
- $103,516
- Median home value
- $332,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 42.1%
- Land area
- 142.4 sq mi
12/sq mi
▲ 36% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
▲ 20% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
Median age 54
Chicago
ZIP code 65279 in Rocheport, Missouri has a population of 1,766. The median household income is $103,516, which is 36% above the national average. Median home value is $332,700, 20% above the US average. 42.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 65279 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 142.4 square miles in Rocheport, Boone County, Missouri. The area is home to 1,766 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 65279 against Missouri and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 65279 sits at $103,516 (55% above the Missouri average), while per-capita income is $57,697. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is $332,700 (74% above the state average) with median rent at $1,125 per month, and 88.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 65279 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Boone County, so you can benchmark 65279 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 65279
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 65279.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 4
Real estate and rental and leasing
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 3
Accommodation and food 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 65279, Rocheport, 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
1,766
Population
142.4
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 65279?
54.0
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
0.1%
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?
$103,516
Median Household Income
+55% vs state
$57,697
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
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?
930
Total Housing Units
796
Occupied Units
134
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$332,700
Median Home Value
+74% vs state
$1,125
Median Rent
1982
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
+23.0%
YoY Change (2023)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 65279 have increased 23.0% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +5.6% | 161 |
| 2020 | +1.1% | 163 |
| 2021 | +5.8% | 172 |
| 2022 | +16.4% | 201 |
| 2023 | +23.0% | 247 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 65279, employing approximately 237 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,295,000.
34
Businesses
237
Employees
$8.3M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 32.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 14.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 8.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Official Data Resources for Rocheport, MO
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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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