ZIP Code 65279 in Rocheport, MO

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Rocheport, Missouri
Names to Avoid:
Woodlinville
Counties:Boone County[Primary]
Howard County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:26:28 AM
Population:1,819 [See All]
Area Codes:235 / 573
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.0032, -92.5111
Land Area:52.123 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 65279 has 1,819 residents and 685 households (average 2.65 persons per household). The median age is 46.0 years, significantly older than the state (39.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.8% male and 47.2% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.9%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:1,819Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:1,639Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:2,003Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:34.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$90,938Source: Census ACS
Households:685Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$282,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.65Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.92Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--1,3471,4871,5001,4311,4761,6591,6541,7691,7431,6211,4691,5191,639
Decennial Census1,766------------------1,819------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 46

Male Median Age: 47.3

Female Median Age: 45.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male486240662233656561437766808766322820
Female5143516938354641426145819257573928
Total99105911356068111106103104122147172144123713028
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:1,65493.55%
Black:331.87%
Hispanic:*412.32%
Asian:231.30%
American Indian:40.23%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:130.74%
Total:1,768100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:96152.83%47.3 years
Females:85847.17%45.5 years
Total:1,819100%46.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:1,55795.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:593.60%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:30.18%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:201.40%
Total Population:1,639100%
Total Native Population:1,61698.60%
Total Foreign-born Population:231.40%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $90,938, which is much higher than the state median ($68,920), is up $10,605 (13.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,063. Family households earn a median of $101,384 versus $59,844 for nonfamily households (a difference of $41,540). By gender, male median income is $61,429 and female is $67,857, which is far above the state female median ($47,953), with a current gap of $6,428 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 58.2%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is generally lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (45.8%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$80,333$84,542$79,659$82,396$88,333$79,773$80,341$77,148$71,875$68,980$79,583$82,206$90,938
Median Family Income$96,146$96,654$98,529$101,607$101,394$99,044$100,450$96,141$92,778$90,208$103,269$97,083$101,384
Median NonFamily Income$30,714$32,333$33,185$32,031$35,521$29,107$28,860$32,134$38,333$32,167$48,681$52,361$59,844
Median Male Income$53,750$55,729$45,329$51,225$51,935$51,767$68,229$69,271$67,632$70,078$52,466$55,156$61,429
Median Female Income$39,120$47,316$55,345$49,390$51,538$50,526$56,053$55,909$55,556$63,281$74,881$78,542$67,857
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:83656.26%
Unemployed:291.95%
Not In Labor Force:62141.79%
Total:1,486100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:38345.81%
Service:11513.76%
Sales and Office:19122.85%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:708.37%
Production, transportation, and material moving:779.21%
Total Civilian Employed Population:836100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $282,500, which is considerably higher than the state median ($215,600), is up $64,400 (29.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $57,200. The median gross rent is $1,161, which is considerably higher than the state median ($996), is up $101 (9.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $173. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.93% (51.74% with a mortgage, 48.26% free-and-clear) and renters 13.07% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 12.56%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$218,100$236,200$227,100$234,000$223,700$231,600$228,300$228,100$225,300$293,300$230,600$273,500$282,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:66.59%
$500 to $999:1718.68%
$1,000 to $1,499:6672.53%
$1,500 to $1,999:22.20%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:91100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,060$1,063$1,037$1,000$0$788$742$907$988$1,016$957$1,122$1,161
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):31344.97%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):29241.95%
Renter Occupied:9113.07%
Total Occupied Housing Units:696100%

Occupied Housing Units:69687.44%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):10012.56%
Total Housing Units:796100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:70488.44%
Multi-Family Units:40.50%
Other Units:8811.06%
Total Housing Units:796100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 34.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (31.90%). High school or higher is 96.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.60%, which is markedly below the state rate (9.20%). The share of people in poverty is 2.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 2.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.60 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (57.14%). College enrollment is 14.29%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:201.50%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:282.10%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):42031.53%
Some college, no degree:25519.14%
Associate's degree:14410.81%
Bachelor's degree:23217.42%
Graduate or professional degree:23317.49%
Total:1,332100%
High school or higher:1,28496.40%
Bachelor's degree or higher:46534.91%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:1,31167.68%
Public Insurance:55028.39%
No Insurance:763.92%
Total:1,937100%
Has Health Insurance:1,86196.08%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty4.7%5.5%4.5%6.2%5.3%5.5%4.6%4.5%2.8%0.0%2.8%2.3%2.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:21.24%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4427.33%
High school (grades 9-12):9257.14%
College or graduate school:2314.29%
Total:161100%
Early Childhood:21.24%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):13684.47%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 65279 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 34 business establishments, employing about 237 people with an annual payroll of $8,295,000. USPS data shows 756 residential mailboxes and 22 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:756Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:22Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:844Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:756Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:34Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$2,098,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$8,295,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:237Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 65279 is located in Boone County, Missouri, within the Columbia, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17860) and Missouri's 3rd and 4th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 212,850 people, about 0.85% of whom live in ZIP Code 65279. It covers 52.123 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.413 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Columbia, MOSource: Census
CBSA Number:17860Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:212,850Source: Census
MSA:Columbia, MO MSASource: Census
Land Area:52.123 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.413 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03,04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6851.54, 14401.38 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2962498Source: Census
Place Name:Rocheport city; MissouriSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


65280 | | 65278

Schools in ZIP Code 65279


We could not locate which school district 65279 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.

Midway Heights Elem. 8130 W Hwy 40
Columbia, MO 65202
District: Columbia 93 School DistrictNearby
Smithton Middle 3600 W Worley
Columbia, MO 65203
District: Columbia 93 School DistrictNearby
Mary Paxton Keeley Elem. 201 Park Deville
Columbia, MO 65203
District: Columbia 93 School DistrictNearby
Fairview Elem. 909 Fairview Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
District: Columbia 93 School DistrictNearby
West Middle School 401 Clinkscales Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
District: Columbia 93 School DistrictNearby
Christian Fellowship School 4600 Christian Fellowship Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
District: Private SchoolNearby
Heritage Academy 2900 Barberry Ave
Columbia, MO 65202
District: Private SchoolNearby
Our Lady Of Lourdes Interparish School 817 Bernadette Dr
Columbia, MO 65203
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 65279


Paul Mitchell The School-Missouri Columbia 1101 Hutchens Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
Type: Post Secondary
Columbia College 1001 Rogers Street
Columbia, MO 65216
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Missouri-Columbia 105 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Missouri-System Office 105 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
Type: Post Secondary
Stephens College 1200 E Broadway
Columbia, MO 65215
Type: Post Secondary
Central Methodist University-College Of Liberal Arts And Sciences 411 Central Methodist Square
Fayette, MO 65248-1198
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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