65203 ZIP Code
Columbia, Missouri
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 65203 |
| City/Town: | Columbia |
| County: | Boone |
| State: | Missouri |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 59,673 |
| Median Household Income: | $75,543 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,948 |
| Total Housing Units: | 26,988 |
| Median Home Value: | $296,900 |
| Land Area: | 74.7 sq miles
193.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.8959, -92.3958 |
Population Information (65203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 59,673 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 29,295 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 30,378 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,710 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,397 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,780 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,888 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,663 | 7.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,587 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,497 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,715 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,492 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,402 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,213 | 8.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,352 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 977 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (65203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $296,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $975 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 26,988 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 25,357 | 94.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,631 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 15,923 | 62.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,434 | 37.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (65203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 39,235 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 416 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 682 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,521 | 14.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,857 | 14.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,993 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12,727 | 32.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 12,039 | 30.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 63.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (65203 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $75,543 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $111,787 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $113,689 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,948 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (65203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 33,673 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 32,577 | 97.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 969 | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,353 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 22,647 | 69.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 8,021 | 24.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,887 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (65203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 46,774 | 78.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,604 | 9.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 85 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,598 | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 718 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,888 | 4.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,054 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,689 | 2.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 954 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 243 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 20 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 472 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (65203 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,070 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,129 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,827 | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,601 | 6.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,197 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,746 | 14.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,924 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,861 | 15.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,551 | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,451 | 13.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (65203 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 24,574 | 75.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,894 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 210 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 868 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 394 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,964 | 9.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 17.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (65203 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 138 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,433 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,373 | 4.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 672 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,536 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 896 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 437 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 3,544 | 10.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,111 | 9.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 12,318 | 37.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,556 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,344 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,219 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (65203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (65203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 55,628 | 93.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 48,359 | 81.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,987 | 23.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,822 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (65203 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 20,737 | 81.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,408 | 25.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,169 | 20.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 773 | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 329 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,312 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (65203 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 17,686 | 65.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,350 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,759 | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,380 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,902 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,224 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,501 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 173 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 13 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (65203 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 150 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,213 | 11.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,870 | 18.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 5,706 | 21.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,458 | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,091 | 11.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,228 | 12.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,458 | 5.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 936 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 878 | 3.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (65203 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 320 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,848 | 6.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,517 | 24.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,966 | 33.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,405 | 20.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 3,932 | 14.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (65203 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 15,634 | 61.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 590 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,769 | 34.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 87 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 32 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 77 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 168 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (65203 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,314 | 5.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,636 | 34.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 11,504 | 45.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,903 | 15.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (65203 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 128 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 559 | 3.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,032 | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,703 | 10.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,698 | 29.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,900 | 37.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,614 | 10.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 289 | 1.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (65203 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,847 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $634 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $975 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.03 | 2.38 |
Households (65203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 25,357 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 11,634 | 45.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,478 | 21.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,642 | 18.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,713 | 30.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,683 | 30.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,274 | 24.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.34 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (65203 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,614 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,191 | 36.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 12,259 | 54.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 402 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,542 | 6.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,622 | 38.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (65203 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 16,759 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,170 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,001 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,160 | 36.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,778 | 16.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,650 | 33.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (65203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 45,421 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,213 | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 59,450 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,051 | 10.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 537 | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,330 | 55.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,184 | 36.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (65203 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 48,920 | 82.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,956 | 16.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 6,686 | 67.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,989 | 30.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,704 | 17.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 281 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (65203 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 54,908 | 92.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 627 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,765 | 760.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,765 | 760.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,765 | 760.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 867 | 138.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 467 | 74.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 64 | 10.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 438 | 69.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 21 | 3.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (65203 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 55,963 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 50,684 | 90.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,279 | 9.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,079 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,321 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,261 | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 618 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (65203 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 25,357 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 24,637 | 97.2% | 89.4% |
Columbia, MO65203