| City: | Columbia, Missouri |
| Names to Avoid: | Stephens College |
| County: | Boone County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:34:28 AM |
| Population: | 239 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 235 / 573 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 38.9504, -92.3228 |
| Land Area: | 0.036 sq mi |
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Stephens College operates under dedicated ZIP code 65215 in the Tenth Hitt Elm Locust neighborhood of Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. Founded in 1833 as the Columbia Female Academy, Stephens is the second-oldest women's college in the United States and was the first institution of higher education in Columbia. The college took its current name in 1870 after James L. Stephens provided a $20,000 endowment. Today the private liberal arts institution maintains its historic mission while transitioning to include an all-gender Conservatory for the Performing Arts. This long-established postal designation has served the college for over two decades.
The compact 0.01-square-mile postal boundary encompasses the 48-acre campus on Broadway. Postal records identify 2 ZIP+4 codes routing to Stephens College. The 2020 Census counted 239 residents, all in group quarters (campus housing), with a median age of 19.6 years reflecting the student population. The college enrolls approximately 350 students with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. Columbia is the valid mailing city for this designation.
| Population: | 239 |
| Median Age: | 19.6 |
| Housing Units: | 0 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 65215 has 239 residents and 0 households. The median age is 19.6 years, significantly younger than the state (39.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 4.6% male and 95.4% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (82.4%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (10.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 239Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 225Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6,638.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 300 | 293 | 283 | 286 | 286 | 270 | 257 | 252 | 241 | 277 | 279 | 266 | 245 | 225 |
| Decennial Census | 203 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 239 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.6
Male Median Age: 20.5
Female Median Age: 19.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 170 | 56 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 173 | 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 197 | 80.08% |
| Black: | 25 | 10.16% |
| Hispanic:* | 12 | 4.88% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 12 | 4.88% |
| Total: | 246 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 11 | 4.60% | 20.5 years |
| Females: | 228 | 95.40% | 19.6 years |
| Total: | 239 | 100% | 19.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 225 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 225 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 225 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 38.7%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (41.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $7,031 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 87 | 38.67% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 138 | 61.33% |
| Total: | 225 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 35 | 40.23% |
| Service: | 36 | 41.38% |
| Sales and Office: | 16 | 18.39% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 87 | 100% |
In 2024, -666,666,666.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 100.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 3.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0% |
| Private Insurance: | 225 | 96.57% |
| Public Insurance: | 8 | 3.43% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 233 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 233 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 225 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 225 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 65215 is assigned to a single organization or institution. Detailed business demographics are not published for unique ZIP Codes. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 65215 is located in Boone County, Missouri, within the Columbia, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17860) and Missouri's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 172,786 people, about 0.14% of whom live in ZIP Code 65215. It covers 0.036 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Columbia, MOSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 17860Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 172,786Source: Census |
| MSA: | Columbia, MO MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.036 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 14401.38 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2915670Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Columbia city; MissouriSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 65215 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.