65101 ZIP Code, Jefferson City, MO
65101 is a ZIP code in Jefferson City, Missouri — mostly in Cole County (91% of its land), with smaller parts in Osage and Callaway counties. It covers 131 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 65085, 65043 and 65076. 28,793 people live here in 10,888 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Missouri ZIP codes. With about 220 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (65% own). Median household income is $74,807, close to the Missouri median of $70,702.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Jefferson City, MO
- County: Cole County
- Land area: 131 sq mi
- Population: 28,793
- Median household income: $74,807
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 28,793 |
| Households | 10,888 |
| Median household income | $74,807 |
| Income per person | $35,440 |
| Median age | 38.3 |
| Homeowners | 64.9% |
| Median home value | $243,600 |
| Median rent | $791 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 19.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.7% |
| Broadband internet | 89.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.7% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 6.4% |
| $10–15K | 2.1% |
| $15–25K | 7.7% |
| $25–35K | 5.3% |
| $35–50K | 10.1% |
| $50–75K | 18.5% |
| $75–100K | 11.8% |
| $100–150K | 20.9% |
| $150–200K | 9.7% |
| $200K+ | 7.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.9% |
| 10–19 | 11.5% |
| 20–24 | 7.9% |
| 25–34 | 15.0% |
| 35–44 | 15.2% |
| 45–54 | 12.4% |
| 55–64 | 12.7% |
| 65–74 | 8.9% |
| 75+ | 5.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.2% |
| Owned outright | 23.6% |
| Rented | 31.3% |
| Vacant | 9.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 70.0% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 15.1% |
| 5–19 units | 9.9% |
| 20+ units | 3.2% |
| Mobile / other | 0.7% |
Businesses in 65101
866 business establishments with 15,477 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 132
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 110
- Construction: 97
- Retail Trade: 84
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 81
- Finance and Insurance: 75
- Accommodation and Food Services: 70
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 55
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 65085 — Westphalia city, MO (6.9 mi)
- 65043 — Holts Summit city, MO (8.8 mi)
- 65076 — St. Thomas town, MO (8.8 mi)
- 65109 — Jefferson City city, MO (9.4 mi)
- 65048 (9.9 mi)
- 65054 (10.1 mi)
- 65016 (12.4 mi)
- 65080 — Tebbetts CDP, MO (12.7 mi)
Areas that include 65101
- Jefferson City, MO ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Wardsville, MO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Taos, MO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Cole County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Missouri ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 3 of 7: highest median household income in Cole County
- No. 2 of 7: highest median home value in Cole County
- No. 5 of 7: highest share of households with children in Cole County
- No. 3 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Cole County
- No. 3 of 7: lowest median age in Cole County
- No. 5 of 7: highest median age in Cole County
- No. 5 of 7: fastest population growth in Cole County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 65101, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 65101 in?
- 65101 is a Jefferson City, MO mailing address. By land area, 15% lies inside Jefferson City, 5% lies inside Taos and 3% lies inside Wardsville; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 65101 in?
- 65101 is mostly in Cole County (91% of its land), with smaller parts in Osage and Callaway counties.
- What is the population of 65101?
- About 28,793 people (±899), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 29,960.
- What is the median household income in 65101?
- $74,807 (±$5,616), compared with $70,702 for Missouri as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 65101?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 65101 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 65101?
- The closest, measured center to center: 65085 (6.9 mi, Westphalia), 65043 (8.8 mi, Holts Summit), 65076 (8.8 mi, St. Thomas), 65109 (9.4 mi, Jefferson City), 65048 (9.9 mi) and 65054 (10.1 mi).
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