65202 ZIP Code — Columbia, MO
Boone County, Missouri
ZIP code 65202 is located in Columbia, Missouri, within Boone County. It covers approximately 141.30 square miles and serves a population of 47,776 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.
About ZIP code 65202
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $190,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $66,384.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
47,776
population
141.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
65202 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 65202
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65202. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Columbia | Acceptable |
| Columbia | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
65299 Columbia (1.4 mi)
65255 Hallsville (3.3 mi)
65216 Columbia (6.7 mi)
65215 Columbia (6.8 mi)
65212 Columbia (7.2 mi)
65217 Columbia (7.2 mi)
65218 Columbia (7.2 mi)
65211 Columbia (7.7 mi)
65284 Sturgeon (10.2 mi)
65201 Columbia (11 mi)
65256 Harrisburg (11.2 mi)
65240 Centralia (12.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 47,776 |
| Population density | 338 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 29 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 141.30 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.64 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.0406 |
| Longitude | -92.2630 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 573 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.7% | 43.5% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.4% | 30.9% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.8% | 19.0% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
47,776
Population
338
People per sq mi
35.1
Median age
$66,384
Median household income
$33,476
Per capita income
$190,600
Median home value
$1,044
Median monthly rent
64.1%
Home ownership
14.4%
Poverty rate
4.1%
Unemployment
13,620
Housing units
37.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,497
Under 5
1,647
1,672
5–9
1,840
1,454
10–14
1,599
1,602
15–19
1,763
1,676
20–24
1,844
3,445
25–34
3,790
3,358
35–44
3,695
2,595
45–54
2,854
1,062
55–59
1,168
1,391
60–64
1,530
1,918
65–74
2,111
809
75–84
891
269
85+
296
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,787 | 24.7% |
| 18 and over | 35,989 | 75.3% |
| 65 and over | 6,294 | 13.2% |
| Median age | 35.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.7%
Black or African American
14.5%
Two or more races
7.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.3%
Asian
3.1%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,427 | 69.7% |
| Black or African American | 7,145 | 14.5% |
| Two or more races | 3,882 | 7.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,611 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 1,508 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 609 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 196 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.7% | 43.5% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.4% | 30.9% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.8% | 19.0% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
11.0%
$50k–$75k
23.1%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
19.1%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
4.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.8% |
| Median income | $66,384 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.8%
$50k–$100k
5.0%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
30.8%
$200k–$300k
30.9%
$300k–$500k
9.8%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $190,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,044 |
| Owner occupied | 64.1% |
| Renter occupied | 35.9% |
| Vacant | 7.2% |
| Single-family detached | 62.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.1% |
| Mobile homes | 6.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% |
| 3 or more | 21.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 53.3% |
| Electricity | 38.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,973 | 47.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,381 | 7.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,460 | 18.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,127 | 27.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,033 | 31.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,368 | 23.1% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.1% | 32.0% |
| Married | 52.5% | 46.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
25.1%
Some college, no degree
19.8%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
23.6%
Graduate / professional
14.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 687 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 607 | 5.1% |
| Elementary school | 5,440 | 45.9% |
| High school | 2,550 | 21.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,561 | 21.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.6%
Manufacturing
9.3%
Retail trade
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Finance & real estate
8.5%
Professional & management
6.3%
Public administration
5.7%
Construction
5.0%
Other services
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.5% |
| Service | 18.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.7% |
| Production & transportation | 12.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.9% |
| Government | 22.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.6% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 6.3% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.3 |
Poverty
All people
14.4%
Under 18 years
22.8%
18 and over
11.7%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
32.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.2% |
| Retirement income | 22.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.3% |
| High blood pressure | 26.1% |
| High cholesterol | 27.3% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 20.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 20.1% |
| No physical activity | 21.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.0% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 16.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 14.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.0% |
| Visited dentist | 65.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.5% |
| Teeth loss | 14.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,591 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 8.7% |
| 18–64 years | 14.9% |
| 65 and over | 38.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.2% |
| Public insurance | 33.8% |
| No insurance | 7.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 44,632 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 1,421 | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 407 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 135 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 730 | 1.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 45,229 | 94.7% |
| Born in same state | 44,606 | 93.4% |
| Born in different state | 31,284 | 65.5% |
| Foreign born | 623 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,547 | 5.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,192 | 46.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 5,133 | 10.7% |
| Italian | 5,069 | 10.6% |
| Arab | 2,635 | 5.5% |
| English | 688 | 1.4% |
| Polish | 275 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 141 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 140 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 113 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 42 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.6% |
| Internet access | 95.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65202
What city is ZIP code 65202 in?
ZIP code 65202 is primarily assigned to Columbia, Missouri.
What county is ZIP code 65202 in?
ZIP code 65202 falls within Boone County, Missouri.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65202?
The median home value in ZIP code 65202 is $190,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 65202?
ZIP code 65202 has an estimated population of 47,776 residents, with a density of 338 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 65202?
The median household income in ZIP code 65202 is $66,384, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 65202 in?
ZIP code 65202 observes the CST timezone.