65279 ZIP Code — Rocheport, MO

Boone County, Missouri

ZIP code 65279 is located in Rocheport, Missouri, within Boone County. It covers approximately 52.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,519 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 65279

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $273,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($82,206) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 42% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 65279 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,519

population

52.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65279 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65279

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65279. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rocheport	Acceptable
Rocheport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65287 Wooldridge (7.4 mi) 65274 New Franklin (8.8 mi) 65256 Harrisburg (9.6 mi) 65212 Columbia (10.2 mi) 65217 Columbia (10.2 mi) 65218 Columbia (10.2 mi) 65216 Columbia (10.4 mi) 65203 Columbia (10.4 mi) 65215 Columbia (10.9 mi) 65211 Columbia (11.5 mi) 65248 Fayette (11.5 mi) 65233 Boonville (13.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,519
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	52.12 sq mi
Water area	0.41 sq mi
Latitude	39.0032
Longitude	-92.5111
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	31.9%	43.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	30.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	19.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	16.6%	6.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,519

Population

People per sq mi

56.4

Median age

$82,206

Median household income

$51,116

Per capita income

$273,500

Median home value

$1,122

Median monthly rent

89.0%

Home ownership

5.7%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

736

Housing units

36.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

117

45–54

136

55–59

60–64

146

65–74

170

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	120	7.9%
18 and over	1,399	92.1%
65 and over	507	33.4%
Median age	56.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Asian 1.4%

Two or more races 1.4%

Black or African American 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,466	96.5%
Asian	21	1.4%
Two or more races	21	1.4%
Black or African American	11	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.9%	43.5%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	30.9%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	19.0%	19.5%
Over $200k	16.6%	6.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.6%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 1.7%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 15.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.6%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	1.7%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	15.4%
Median income	$82,206

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.0%

$50k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 23.4%

$300k–$500k 27.0%

$500k–$1M 16.0%

$1M+ 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$273,500
Median rent / month	$1,122
Owner occupied	89.0%
Renter occupied	11.0%
Vacant	19.1%
Single-family detached	84.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.4%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	9.7%
1990–1999	19.6%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	26.4%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	0.7%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	14.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	38.2%
4 bedrooms	28.1%
5+ bedrooms	8.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	19.4%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	36.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.1%
Electricity	44.3%
Propane / LP gas	40.1%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	421	64.4%
Cohabiting couple	45	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	70	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	118	18.0%
Households with children under 18	72	11.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	291	44.5%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	13.4%
Married	60.2%	56.9%
Separated	0.2%	4.7%
Widowed	0.3%	6.5%
Divorced	14.7%	18.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 29.6%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 19.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.7%
Bachelor's or higher	36.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	64	46.4%
High school	31	22.5%
College / grad school	41	29.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.8%

Construction 19.7%

Finance & real estate 14.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Retail trade 9.6%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Professional & management 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Public administration 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Other services 1.0%

Information 0.4%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.5%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.1%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	6.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.9%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.6

Poverty

All people 5.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.2%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	31.9%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.2%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.5%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	71.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.7%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,491	98.2%
Spanish	43	2.9%
Other Indo-European	22	1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	21	1.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,498	98.6%
Born in same state	1,447	95.3%
Born in different state	957	63.0%
Foreign born	51	3.4%
Naturalized citizen	21	1.4%
Not a US citizen	4	19.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	322	21.2%
Italian	308	20.3%
Arab	94	6.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	68	4.5%
Polish	26	1.7%
Dutch	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	96.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65279

What city is ZIP code 65279 in?

ZIP code 65279 is primarily assigned to Rocheport, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65279 in?

ZIP code 65279 falls within Boone County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65279 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 65279 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 65279 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 65279 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65279 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 65279 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 65279?

ZIP code 65279 has an estimated population of 1,519 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 65279 in?

ZIP code 65279 observes the CST timezone.