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Columbia, MO
City in Boone County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 65201, 65202, 65203, 65215, 65216.
Population
128,548
Land area
67.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,903
ZIP codes
5
Columbia and its ZIP codes
Columbia at a glance
- Columbia is about 21 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 4th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $66,498, 6% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $284,600 (24% above Missouri) and median rent is $1,097 a month.
Local data for Columbia, MO
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals4
- Emergency Rooms3
- Nursing Homes8
- Schools52
- Colleges4
- Libraries1
- Banks50
- Post Offices4
- Parks86
- Grocery Stores51
- Restaurants473
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care4
- Dialysis Centers4
- Community Health Centers15
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment14
- Private Schools15
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places32
Housing and community stats
Columbia, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,498
Poverty rate
19.3%
Median home value
$284,600
Median rent
$1,097/mo
Homeownership
48.7%
Bachelor's or higher
56.7%
Median age
29.5
Average commute
16.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (30,527), Irish Americans (15,984), Italian Americans (4,259).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boone County. PPP loans are for Columbia.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,197
100,066 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,123
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $5,980 per person
PPP loans
$2.06M
3 loans, 262 jobs reported
How people get to work
Columbia, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Columbia, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
704
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
129
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 23°F
44.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone32 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Columbia, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.1%
U.S. 33.3% -3.2 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Columbia
5 in or overlapping Columbia. Population shown
Cities near Columbia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PierpontVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.2 |
| McBaineTown | 7.2 mi | 0.2 |
| HuntsdaleTown | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| LupusTown | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
| WooldridgeVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.1 |
| RocheportCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| AshlandCity | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| HallsvilleCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| JamestownTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| HarrisburgTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| Prairie HomeCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| HartsburgTown | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Windsor PlaceVillage | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| SturgeonCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| New BloomfieldCity | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| BoonvilleCity | 21 mi | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Columbia, MO in?
- Columbia is in Boone County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Columbia, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Columbia include 65201, 65202, 65203, 65215, 65216.
- What is the population of Columbia, MO?
- About 128,548 people live in Columbia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Columbia?
- Nearby places include Pierpont (6.1 mi), McBaine (7.2 mi), Huntsdale (7.4 mi), Lupus (8.9 mi), Wooldridge (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023