65203 ZIP Code, Columbia, MO
65203 is a ZIP code in Columbia, Missouri in Boone County. It covers 75 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 65215, 65216 and 65287. 61,539 people live here in 26,322 households, which puts it among the most populous 1% of Missouri ZIP codes. With about 824 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (62% own). Median household income is $79,960, above the Missouri median of $70,702.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Columbia, MO
- County: Boone County
- Land area: 75 sq mi
- Population: 61,539
- Median household income: $79,960
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 61,539 |
| Households | 26,322 |
| Median household income | $79,960 |
| Income per person | $51,848 |
| Median age | 35.8 |
| Homeowners | 62.1% |
| Median home value | $348,800 |
| Median rent | $1,077 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.6 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% |
| Broadband internet | 93.1% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 9.3% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.2% |
| $10–15K | 3.6% |
| $15–25K | 6.6% |
| $25–35K | 6.4% |
| $35–50K | 9.9% |
| $50–75K | 15.6% |
| $75–100K | 10.7% |
| $100–150K | 16.7% |
| $150–200K | 10.2% |
| $200K+ | 16.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 12.9% |
| 10–19 | 13.4% |
| 20–24 | 8.4% |
| 25–34 | 14.4% |
| 35–44 | 14.9% |
| 45–54 | 11.2% |
| 55–64 | 11.3% |
| 65–74 | 7.9% |
| 75+ | 5.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 37.4% |
| Owned outright | 22.3% |
| Rented | 36.0% |
| Vacant | 4.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 66.0% |
| Townhome | 6.0% |
| 2–4 units | 9.3% |
| 5–19 units | 12.7% |
| 20+ units | 5.4% |
| Mobile / other | 0.6% |
Businesses in 65203
1,696 business establishments with 25,525 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 318
- Retail Trade: 219
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 192
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 159
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 144
- Accommodation and Food Services: 141
- Finance and Insurance: 132
- Construction: 131
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 65215 — Columbia city, MO (5.6 mi)
- 65216 — Columbia city, MO (5.7 mi)
- 65287 — Wooldridge village, MO (6.9 mi)
- 65201 — Columbia city, MO (8.5 mi)
- 65046 — Jamestown town, MO (9.4 mi)
- 65202 — Columbia city, MO (9.9 mi)
- 65279 — Rocheport city, MO (10.5 mi)
- 65010 — Ashland city, MO (11.1 mi)
Areas that include 65203
- Columbia, MO ZIP codes — 5 ZIP codes
- Pierpont, MO ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Huntsdale, MO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- McBaine, MO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Boone County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Missouri ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 11: highest median home value in Boone County
- No. 2 of 11: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Boone County
- No. 3 of 11: lowest median age in Boone County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 65203, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 65203 in?
- 65203 is a Columbia, MO mailing address. By land area, 33% lies inside Columbia; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 65203 in?
- 65203 is in Boone County.
- What is the population of 65203?
- About 61,539 people (±1,699), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 59,712.
- What is the median household income in 65203?
- $79,960 (±$5,210), 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 65203?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 65203 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 65203?
- The closest, measured center to center: 65215 (5.6 mi, Columbia), 65216 (5.7 mi, Columbia), 65287 (6.9 mi, Wooldridge), 65201 (8.5 mi, Columbia), 65046 (9.4 mi, Jamestown) and 65202 (9.9 mi, Columbia).
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