What to know about ZIP 65205
ZIP code 65205 covers ZIP 65205 with a population of about 4,083.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 25.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the COLUMBIA - JEFFERSON CITY media market.
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ZIP Code 65205 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
4,083
Density
N/A
Median income
$28,944
-61% vs US avg
Home value
$119,800
-66% vs US avg
Median rent
$737
-37% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 65205
Income and economy in ZIP 65205
Median household income in ZIP 65205 is about $28,944 — about 61% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 53.3%; unemployment rate near 10.8%; 23.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 10.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Food services, Healthcare, and Education; about 4.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 11.2 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 65205
Median home value is about $119,800 — about 66% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $737 (about 37% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 8.3% (about 57.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 65205, a household would need roughly $33,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $770. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($28,944). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.