65203 ZIP Code — Columbia, MO
Boone County, Missouri
ZIP code 65203 is located in Columbia, Missouri, within Boone County. It covers approximately 74.67 square miles and serves a population of 59,673 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.
About ZIP code 65203
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $296,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
The gap between median ($75,543) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
59,673
population
74.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
65203 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 65203
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65203. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Columbia | Acceptable |
| Columbia | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
65211 Columbia (5.9 mi)
65218 Columbia (5.9 mi)
65217 Columbia (5.9 mi)
65212 Columbia (5.9 mi)
65215 Columbia (6.4 mi)
65216 Columbia (6.5 mi)
65287 Wooldridge (7.8 mi)
65201 Columbia (7.8 mi)
65046 Jamestown (8.2 mi)
65279 Rocheport (10.4 mi)
65010 Ashland (10.5 mi)
65299 Columbia (12.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 59,673 |
| Population density | 799 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 29 |
| County FIPS | 019 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 74.67 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.63 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.8814 |
| Longitude | -92.3973 |
| 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 | 39.9% | 43.5% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.8% | 30.9% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.6% | 19.0% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 11.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
59,673
Population
799
People per sq mi
36.2
Median age
$75,543
Median household income
$48,519
Per capita income
$296,900
Median home value
$975
Median monthly rent
62.8%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
17,554
Housing units
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,821
Under 5
1,889
2,158
5–9
2,239
1,855
10–14
1,925
1,908
15–19
1,980
2,289
20–24
2,374
4,215
25–34
4,372
4,171
35–44
4,326
3,296
45–54
3,419
1,714
55–59
1,778
1,670
60–64
1,732
2,559
65–74
2,654
1,154
75–84
1,198
480
85+
497
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14,125 | 23.7% |
| 18 and over | 45,548 | 76.3% |
| 65 and over | 8,542 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 36.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77%
Black or African American
9.2%
Asian
5.9%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,774 | 77% |
| Black or African American | 5,604 | 9.2% |
| Asian | 3,598 | 5.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,888 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,054 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 718 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 85 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.9% | 43.5% | 43.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.8% | 30.9% | 31.5% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.6% | 19.0% | 19.5% |
| Over $200k | 11.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
7.2%
$25k–$35k
6.3%
$35k–$50k
12.6%
$50k–$75k
14.8%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
15.2%
$150k–$200k
10.1%
$200k+
13.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.1% |
| $200k+ | 13.6% |
| Median income | $75,543 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.8%
$50k–$100k
3.5%
$100k–$150k
6.5%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k–$300k
29.5%
$300k–$500k
37.1%
$500k–$1M
10.1%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $296,900 |
| Median rent / month | $975 |
| Owner occupied | 62.8% |
| Renter occupied | 37.2% |
| Vacant | 6.0% |
| Single-family detached | 65.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 14.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.4% |
| 3 or more | 15.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.7% |
| Electricity | 34.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,634 | 45.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,368 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,642 | 18.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,713 | 30.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,683 | 30.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,274 | 24.7% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.2% | 34.3% |
| Married | 54.2% | 48.7% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 5.0% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 11.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.1%
Some HS, no diploma
1.7%
HS graduate
14.1%
Some college, no degree
14.9%
Associate's degree
5.1%
Bachelor's degree
32.4%
Graduate / professional
30.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 63.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,170 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 1,001 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 6,160 | 36.8% |
| High school | 2,778 | 16.6% |
| College / grad school | 5,650 | 33.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
37.8%
Retail trade
10.9%
Finance & real estate
10.9%
Professional & management
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Construction
4.4%
Manufacturing
4.2%
Other services
4.1%
Public administration
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 56.8% |
| Service | 12.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.9% |
| Production & transportation | 7.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.5% |
| Government | 24.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.0% |
| Carpool | 9.1% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Work from home | 9.3% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.2 |
Poverty
All people
12.4%
Under 18 years
13.1%
18 and over
12.2%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
24.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.3% |
| Retirement income | 20.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.6% |
| High blood pressure | 26.0% |
| High cholesterol | 28.8% |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 20.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.2% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 18.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.4% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.4% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.4% |
| Visited dentist | 70.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,213 | 4.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 and over | 25.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.3% |
| Public insurance | 23.5% |
| No insurance | 6.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 55,963 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 1,781 | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 346 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 275 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 839 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 54,908 | 92.0% |
| Born in same state | 54,281 | 91.0% |
| Born in different state | 35,484 | 59.5% |
| Foreign born | 627 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,765 | 8.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,168 | 45.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 9,444 | 15.8% |
| Italian | 7,070 | 11.8% |
| Arab | 2,646 | 4.4% |
| Polish | 1,014 | 1.7% |
| English | 532 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 249 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 192 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 141 | 0.2% |
| German | 65 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.5% |
| Internet access | 97.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65203
What part of Columbia is ZIP code 65203?
ZIP code 65203 covers a portion of Columbia, Missouri, within Boone County.
What county is ZIP code 65203 in?
ZIP code 65203 falls within Boone County, Missouri.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 65203?
63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 65203?
ZIP code 65203 has an estimated population of 59,673 residents, with a density of 799 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 65203?
The median home value in ZIP code 65203 is $296,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 65203?
The median household income in ZIP code 65203 is $75,543, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 65203 in?
ZIP code 65203 observes the CST timezone.