65279 ZIP Code, Rocheport, MO
65279 is a ZIP code in Rocheport, Missouri — mostly in Boone County (75% of its land), with smaller parts in Howard County. It covers 52 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 65274, 65287 and 65256. 1,940 people live here in 796 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $103,516, above the Missouri median of $70,702; the median age is 54.0, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Rocheport, MO
- County: Boone County
- Land area: 52 sq mi
- Population: 1,940
- Median household income: $103,516
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,940 |
| Households | 796 |
| Median household income | $103,516 |
| Income per person | $57,697 |
| Median age | 54 |
| Homeowners | 88.2% |
| Median home value | $332,700 |
| Median rent | $1,125 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.1% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 24.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 20.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.0% |
| Broadband internet | 94.2% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 7.6% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 2.5% |
| $10–15K | 3.3% |
| $15–25K | 1.4% |
| $25–35K | 2.4% |
| $35–50K | 9.4% |
| $50–75K | 15.5% |
| $75–100K | 11.4% |
| $100–150K | 19.0% |
| $150–200K | 7.5% |
| $200K+ | 27.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.9% |
| 10–19 | 9.5% |
| 20–24 | 4.4% |
| 25–34 | 5.5% |
| 35–44 | 10.9% |
| 45–54 | 15.7% |
| 55–64 | 17.4% |
| 65–74 | 17.7% |
| 75+ | 12.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 41.0% |
| Owned outright | 34.5% |
| Rented | 10.1% |
| Vacant | 14.4% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 89.0% |
| Townhome | 1.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.1% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 8.9% |
Businesses in 65279
34 business establishments with 237 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 11
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 5
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 4
- Accommodation and Food Services: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 65274 — New Franklin city, MO (7.7 mi)
- 65287 — Wooldridge village, MO (7.7 mi)
- 65256 — Harrisburg town, MO (10 mi)
- 65203 — Columbia city, MO (10.5 mi)
- 65233 — Boonville city, MO (11.2 mi)
- 65248 — Fayette city, MO (11.7 mi)
- 65068 — Prairie Home city, MO (11.8 mi)
- 65216 — Columbia city, MO (12 mi)
Areas that include 65279
- Rocheport, MO ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Boone County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Howard County ZIP codes — 8 ZIP codes
- Missouri ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 11: highest median household income in Boone County
- No. 3 of 11: highest median home value in Boone County
- No. 3 of 11: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Boone County
- No. 1 of 11: highest median age in Boone County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 65279, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 65279 in?
- 65279 is a Rocheport, MO mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 65279 in?
- 65279 is mostly in Boone County (75% of its land), with smaller parts in Howard County.
- What is the population of 65279?
- About 1,940 people (±446), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,819.
- What is the median household income in 65279?
- $103,516 (±$22,484), 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 65279?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 65279 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 65279?
- The closest, measured center to center: 65274 (7.7 mi, New Franklin), 65287 (7.7 mi, Wooldridge), 65256 (10 mi, Harrisburg), 65203 (10.5 mi, Columbia), 65233 (11.2 mi, Boonville) and 65248 (11.7 mi, Fayette).
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