| City: | Columbia, Missouri |
| Names to Avoid: | Columbia College |
| County: | Boone County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:34:29 AM |
| Population: | 234 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 235 / 573 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 38.9579, -92.3266 |
| Land Area: | 0.038 sq mi |
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Columbia College operates under dedicated ZIP code 65216 in the Old Shoe Factory District of Columbia, Boone County, Missouri. Founded in 1851 as Christian Female College, it was the first women's college west of the Mississippi River to receive a state legislative charter. Leaders of the Stone-Campbell Movement within the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) established the institution with a nonsectarian approach to education. The college became coeducational in 1970 and adopted its current name. This long-established postal designation has served the college for over two decades.
Postal records identify 2 ZIP+4 codes routing to Columbia College on Rogers Street. The 2020 Census counted 234 residents with a median age of 20.1 years, including 220 in group quarters (campus housing). Census Business Patterns data shows 4 establishments employing 811 workers within this postal footprint. The private liberal arts institution maintains a covenant with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) while welcoming students of all denominations. Columbia is the valid mailing city for this designation.
| Population: | 234 |
| Median Age: | 20.1 |
| Housing Units: | 9 |
| Establishments: | 4 |
| Employment: | 811 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 65216 has 234 residents and 9 households (average 1.56 persons per household). The median age is 20.1 years, significantly younger than the state (39.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 35.9% male and 64.1% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (79.5%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (6.0%, lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 234Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 202Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6,157.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 9Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.56Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 1.83Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 224 | 180 | 202 | 202 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 234 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.1
Male Median Age: 20.7
Female Median Age: 19.9
| 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 | 27 | 52 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 1 | 80 | 64 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 1 | 107 | 116 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 186 | 79.83% |
| Black: | 14 | 6.01% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 2.15% |
| Asian: | 14 | 6.01% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 1.29% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 11 | 4.72% |
| Total: | 233 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 84 | 35.90% | 20.7 years |
| Females: | 150 | 64.10% | 19.9 years |
| Total: | 234 | 100% | 20.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 196 | 97.03% |
| 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: | 6 | 2.97% |
| Total Population: | 202 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 196 | 97.03% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6 | 2.97% |
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 stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 26.2%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 15.1%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (33.3%).
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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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 45 | 22.28% |
| Unemployed: | 8 | 3.96% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 149 | 73.76% |
| Total: | 202 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 6 | 13.33% |
| Service: | 15 | 33.33% |
| Sales and Office: | 14 | 31.11% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 8 | 17.78% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2 | 4.44% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 45 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 4 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 4 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 4 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 4 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 4 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 4 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 4 | 100.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 4 | 100% |
In 2024, 50.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 88.10%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 2.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 100.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 100.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. 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 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4 | 50.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4 | 50.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 8 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 4 | 50.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 178 | 86.41% |
| Public Insurance: | 4 | 1.94% |
| No Insurance: | 24 | 11.65% |
| Total: | 206 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 182 | 88.35% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
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: | 194 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 194 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 65216 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 912 people with an annual payroll of $29,041,000. 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: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $7,969,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $29,041,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 912Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 65216 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 65216. It covers 0.038 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: | 0.038 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 65216 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 March 1, 2026.