ZIP Code 65201: Population, Income, Housing

State: MO

Total population: 50,011 Household income: $48,113 Rent: $1,091

Overview

Total population

50,011

Rent

$1,091

Year built

1990

Household income

$48,113

Per capita income

$30,029

Poverty rate

34.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.1 persons

Rent over 30% of income

55.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Missouri

County

Boone County

City

Columbia

Total population

50,011

Adults over 25

22,497

Total households

19,478

Household size

2.1 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$48,113

Per capita income

$30,029

Poverty rate

34.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

55.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,091

Year built

1990

Households that rent

67.8%

Households that own

32.2%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.9

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

75.9%

Black

Asian

6.8%

Two or more races

6.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

5.7%

Not Hispanic or Latino

94.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

23,027 (89.9%)

Commute time to work

17 mins

Work from home

2,600 (10.1%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

22.3%

High school graduate or GED

17.6%

Some college or associate degree

5.8%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

54.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 65201 with: Boone County, MO Missouri United States

ZIP 65201

Total population50,011

Rent$1,091

Year built1990

Household income$48,113

Per capita income$30,029

Poverty rate34.2%

Unemployment rateN/A

Boone County, MO

Total population188,043

Rent$1,088

Year built1991

Household income$72,758

Per capita income$40,954

Poverty rate16.6%

Unemployment rate2.5%

Missouri State

Total population6,191,814

Rent$1,033

Year built1978

Household income$70,702

Per capita income$39,695

Poverty rate12.6%

Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP65201	CountyBoone, MO	StateMissouri	CountryUnited States
Total population	50,011	188,043	6,191,814	334,922,499
Rent	$1,091	$1,088	$1,033	$1,413
Year built	1990	1991	1978	1980
Household income	$48,113	$72,758	$70,702	$80,734
Per capita income	$30,029	$40,954	$39,695	$44,673
Poverty rate	34.2%	16.6%	12.6%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	2.5%	3.6%	4%

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Summary for 65201

Rent & Income

In 65201, the typical monthly rent is $1,091 and the typical household income is $48,113. Rent here is higher than Missouri, and household income is lower than Missouri. The estimated poverty rate is 34.2%.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 67.8% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 55.2% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 54.4% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 65201 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 65201 — Poverty

How ZIP 65201 compares in Missouri (47 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,091	19 / 47	from lower rent	$791 – $1,749
Household income	$48,113	46 / 47	from higher income	$41,154 – $136,385
Poverty rate	34.2%	47 / 47	from lower poverty	3.5% – 34.2%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Missouri with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 65201

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 19th out of 47 ZIP Codes in Missouri. Across Missouri, figures vary from $791 in ZIP 63901 up to $1,749 in ZIP 63304.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 65201 stands 46th out of 47 ZIP Codes. Throughout Missouri, numbers span from $41,154 in ZIP 63136 up to $136,385 in ZIP 63122.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 47th out of 47 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 3.5% in ZIP 63304 up to 34.2% in ZIP 65201.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 65201 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,091 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 65201

Annual Household Income: $48,113

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 65201

Estimated Rate: 34.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 65201

In ZIP Code 65201, households that rent: 13,199 (67.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	13,199	67.8%
Owner-Occupied	6,279	32.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 65201

In ZIP Code 65201, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 7,291 (55.2%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	7,291	55.2%
Other renter households	5,908	44.8%
Total renter households	13,199	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 65201

Less than High School: 5,007 people (22.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 3,959 people (17.6%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,300 people (5.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 12,231 people (54.4%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 22,497

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.