Jefferson City, MO — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 65101 serves a portion of Jefferson City, Missouri, within Cole County. This community is home to approximately 10,919 residents, with a median age of 32.8 years. The median household income of $56,653 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $243,607 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 46% owner-occupied and 54% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Jefferson City is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 107 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 26% and an unemployment rate of 5.0%, 65101 reflects the economic character of Cole County in Missouri.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 10,919 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 7,639 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $56,653 | ↓ 16% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $243,607 | ↓ 19% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 107 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | ↑ 28% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 14.7% | ↑ 29% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 26% | ↓ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 32.8 yrs | ↓ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 46% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 54% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 4,476 | — |