65256 ZIP Code — Harrisburg, MO

Boone County, Missouri

ZIP code 65256 is located in Harrisburg, Missouri, within Boone County. It covers approximately 55.54 square miles and serves a population of 1,907 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 65256

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $246,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,281. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 65256 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,907

population

55.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65256 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65256

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65256. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harrisburg	Acceptable
Harrisburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65284 Sturgeon (7.9 mi) 65279 Rocheport (9.6 mi) 65255 Hallsville (10.4 mi) 65202 Columbia (11.2 mi) 65257 Higbee (11.4 mi) 65243 Clark (11.5 mi) 65248 Fayette (12 mi) 65299 Columbia (12.5 mi) 65216 Columbia (13.3 mi) 65212 Columbia (13.6 mi) 65217 Columbia (13.6 mi) 65218 Columbia (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,907
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	55.54 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	39.1304
Longitude	-92.4380
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	29.6%	43.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	30.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	19.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	5.3%	6.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,907

Population

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$88,281

Median household income

$40,060

Per capita income

$246,300

Median home value

$936

Median monthly rent

94.8%

Home ownership

11.3%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

875

Housing units

37.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

35–44

130

45–54

124

55–59

109

60–64

105

160

65–74

153

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	305	16.0%
18 and over	1,602	84.0%
65 and over	382	20.0%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Two or more races 1.1%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.2%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,810	93.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	47	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	26	1.3%
Two or more races	22	1.1%
Other race	22	1.1%
Asian	4	0.2%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.6%	43.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	37.4%	30.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	27.7%	19.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	5.3%	6.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 0.1%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 6.6%

$75k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 29.6%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	0.1%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	6.6%
$75k–$100k	19.8%
$100k–$150k	29.6%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	8.3%
Median income	$88,281

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%

$50k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 18.9%

$300k–$500k 25.1%

$500k–$1M 14.6%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$246,300
Median rent / month	$936
Owner occupied	94.8%
Renter occupied	5.2%
Vacant	18.7%
Single-family detached	76.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.4%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	21.0%
1990–1999	25.1%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	13.1%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	6.6%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	47.3%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	10.4%
2 vehicles	49.8%
3 or more	38.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.7%
Electricity	42.8%
Propane / LP gas	33.4%
Fuel oil	2.7%
Wood	8.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	562	75.6%
Cohabiting couple	14	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	43	5.8%
Female householder, no spouse	124	16.7%
Households with children under 18	164	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	241	32.4%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.0%	11.1%
Married	70.6%	70.9%
Separated	1.5%	0.9%
Widowed	5.5%	6.5%
Divorced	7.3%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 31.7%

Some college, no degree 15.4%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 26.5%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	37.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	6.3%
Kindergarten	2	0.5%
Elementary school	150	37.7%
High school	85	21.4%
College / grad school	136	34.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Transportation & utilities 14.1%

Retail trade 13.4%

Finance & real estate 9.9%

Agriculture & mining 8.1%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Construction 5.6%

Public administration 5.6%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Professional & management 3.6%

Other services 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.5%
Service	3.3%
Sales & office	24.5%
Natural resources & construction	23.4%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.7%
Government	23.9%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 11.3%

Under 18 years 11.6%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.5%
Retirement income	39.0%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	28.4%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.9%
Visited dentist	68.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	80	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.0%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	20.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.5%
Public insurance	24.8%
No insurance	7.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,819	95.4%
Spanish	10	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,850	97.0%
Born in same state	1,808	94.8%
Born in different state	1,419	74.4%
Foreign born	42	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	57	3.0%
Not a US citizen	10	17.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	288	15.1%
French	224	11.7%
Arab	150	7.9%
German	53	2.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	45	2.4%
English	23	1.2%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	97.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65256

What city is ZIP code 65256 in?

ZIP code 65256 is primarily assigned to Harrisburg, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65256 in?

ZIP code 65256 falls within Boone County, Missouri.

Is ZIP code 65256 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 65256 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65256 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 65256 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 65256?

ZIP code 65256 has an estimated population of 1,907 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 65256?

The median household income in ZIP code 65256 is $88,281, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 65256 in?

ZIP code 65256 observes the CST timezone.