Columbia, MO — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 65201 serves a portion of Columbia, Missouri, within Boone County. This community is home to approximately 10,354 residents, with a median age of 30.3 years. The median household income of $66,480 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $491,952 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 51% owner-occupied and 49% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Columbia is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 94 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 53% and an unemployment rate of 6.5%, 65201 reflects the economic character of Boone County in Missouri.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 10,354 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 6,962 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $66,480 | ↓ 2% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $491,952 | ↑ 63% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 94 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | ↑ 67% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 9.0% | ↓ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 53% | ↑ 51% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 30.3 yrs | ↓ 21% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 51% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 49% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 5,280 | — |