Zip code 65279: Rocheport, Missouri

Q: What city is zip code 65279?

65279 is assigned to Rocheport, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 65279 in?

65279 is mostly in Boone County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 65279?

About 1,940 people live in 65279, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 65279?

The median household income in 65279 is $103,516.

Q: What zip codes are near 65279?

The closest zip codes to 65279 are 65287, 65274, 65256, 65203, 65205.

Residential delivery areaBoone CountyCentral Time

Population

1,940

Median household income

$104K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$333K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,125/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

52 sq mi

37 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 65279

65279 is a rural zip code in Rocheport, Missouri (Boone County), covering 52 sq mi of land. About 1,940 people live here, or 37 per square mile. The median resident is 54 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $103,516 a year, 28% above the national median of $80,734. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $332,700, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,125 a month.

42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.1 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and healthcare. 16% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 65279 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age54
97th
U.S. 38.9 · MO 39111th of 968 in MO
Residents 65 and older29.8%
97th
U.S. 17.2% · MO 17.9%105th of 968 in MO
Homeownership rate88.2%
94th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MO 68.1%204th of 966 in MO
Self-employed workers15.6%
92nd
U.S. 10% · MO 9%237th of 967 in MO
Government workers22.2%
90th
U.S. 14.5% · MO 13.2%121st of 967 in MO
Healthcare workers12.8%
87th
U.S. 9.7% · MO 10.4%222nd of 967 in MO
Housing vacancy14.4%
85th
U.S. 10.1% · MO 11.2%458th of 966 in MO
Per capita income$57,697
82nd
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · MO $39,69542nd of 968 in MO
Median earnings per worker$62,850
80th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · MO $45,78053rd of 960 in MO
Median household income$103,516
74th
U.S. $80,734 · MO $70,70260th of 934 in MO
Bachelor's degree or higher42.1%
69th
U.S. 35.7% · MO 32.4%86th of 965 in MO
Broadband access94.2%
68th
U.S. 91% · MO 89.3%111th of 966 in MO
Median home value$332,700
50th
U.S. $332,700 · MO $230,30076th of 917 in MO
Tech workers2.6%
45th
U.S. 3.8% · MO 3.4%232nd of 967 in MO
Income inequality (Gini)0.428
43rd
U.S. 0.483 · MO 0.465372nd of 964 in MO
Work from home10.7%
39th
U.S. 15.1% · MO 13%357th of 967 in MO
Average commute24.1 min
37th
U.S. 26.4 min · MO 23.5 min575th of 934 in MO
Median gross rent$1,125
30th
U.S. $1,413 · MO $1,033136th of 783 in MO
Veterans3.9%
25th
U.S. 6.2% · MO 7.3%857th of 968 in MO
Uninsured rate4%
22nd
U.S. 8.4% · MO 8.8%807th of 968 in MO
Poverty rate4%
6th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · MO 12.6%866th of 966 in MO
Population density37/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MO 90/sq mi426th of 968 in MO
Diversity index11.2
5th
U.S. 61.4 · MO 40.1668th of 968 in MO
Residents under 1812.8%
5th
U.S. 22% · MO 22.3%856th of 968 in MO
Population1,940
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MO 6,191,814456th of 968 in MO
Unemployment rate1.3%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MO 4%700th of 967 in MO
Rent-burdened renters21.3%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MO 45.6%715th of 908 in MO
Foreign-born residents0.1%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MO 4.5%690th of 968 in MO

Measure	65279	Boone	MO	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MO
Median age	54	32.7	39	38.9	97th	111th of 968
Residents 65 and older	29.8%	13.5%	17.9%	17.2%	97th	105th of 968
Homeownership rateStrength	88.2%	57.7%	68.1%	65.2%	94th	204th of 966
Self-employed workers	15.6%	8.2%	9%	10%	92nd	237th of 967
Government workers	22.2%	23%	13.2%	14.5%	90th	121st of 967
Healthcare workers	12.8%	13.9%	10.4%	9.7%	87th	222nd of 967
Housing vacancy	14.4%	6.3%	11.2%	10.1%	85th	458th of 966
Per capita incomeStrength	$57,697	$40,954	$39,695	$44,673	82nd	42nd of 968
Median earnings per workerStrength	$62,850	$44,618	$45,780	$49,666	80th	53rd of 960
Median household income	$103,516	$72,758	$70,702	$80,734	74th	60th of 934
Bachelor's degree or higher	42.1%	51.5%	32.4%	35.7%	69th	86th of 965
Broadband access	94.2%	91.3%	89.3%	91%	68th	111th of 966
Median home value	$332,700	$272,800	$230,300	$332,700	50th	76th of 917
Tech workers	2.6%	3.4%	3.4%	3.8%	45th	232nd of 967
Income inequality (Gini)	0.428	0.475	0.465	0.483	43rd	372nd of 964
Work from home	10.7%	9.8%	13%	15.1%	39th	357th of 967
Average commute	24.1 min	18.7 min	23.5 min	26.4 min	37th	575th of 934
Median gross rent	$1,125	$1,088	$1,033	$1,413	30th	136th of 783
Veterans	3.9%	5.3%	7.3%	6.2%	25th	857th of 968
Uninsured rate	4%	5.9%	8.8%	8.4%	22nd	807th of 968
Poverty rateStrength	4%	16.6%	12.6%	12.5%	6th	866th of 966
Population density	37/sq mi	274/sq mi	90/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	426th of 968
Diversity index	11.2	41	40.1	61.4	5th	668th of 968
Residents under 18	12.8%	20.1%	22.3%	22%	5th	856th of 968
Population	1,940	188,043	6,191,814	334,922,499	3rd	456th of 968
Unemployment rateStrength	1.3%	3.8%	4%	5.2%	2nd	700th of 967
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	21.3%	49.1%	45.6%	51.1%	2nd	715th of 908
Foreign-born residents	0.1%	6.4%	4.5%	14.1%	1st	690th of 968

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

16%

45–54

17%

55–64

18%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

Under 18

12.8%

65 and over

29.8%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0.2%
Hispanic0.5%
Asian0.1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

11.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

61.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

92%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.1%

Other

Households

Households: 796
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 81.5%
Married couples: 68.3%
Living alone: 14.4%
Veterans (of adults): 3.9%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

12%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

28%

Median household income

65279

$103,516

Boone Co.

$72,758

Missouri

$70,702

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$57,697

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

35.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.428

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

65279

$332,700

Boone Co.

$272,800

Missouri

$230,300

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

65279

$1,125

Boone Co.

$1,088

Missouri

$1,033

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

90%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 930
Owner-occupied: 88.2%
Vacant: 14.4%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 21.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 4%
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

11%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

29%

20–29

39%

30–44

16%

45–59

60+

Average commute

24.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

17%

Management

15%

Healthcare

13%

Business and finance

12%

Food service

Transportation and moving

Sales

Construction and repair

Education

Production

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

0.9%

Cleaning and personal care

0.2%

Police and fire

0.1%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Construction

21%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Finance, insurance and real estate

13%

Manufacturing

12%

Retail

11%

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Arts and recreation

Other services

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Information

0.4%

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$62,850

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	65279	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$96,607	$74,888
Service	$9,968	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,042	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$77,019	$49,199
Production and transportation	$58,125	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

26%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

21%

Graduate

21%

High school graduate or higher: 97.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 42.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 21.1%
Households with broadband: 94.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 56%
No internet access: 5%
Without health insurance: 4%
Limited-English households: 0.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Rocheport
State: Missouri
County: Boone County
Center point: 38.9944° N, 92.5450° W
Land area: 52 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

65279 spans 2 counties

Boone County75% of land
Howard County25% of land

Zip codes near 65279

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
65287	Wooldridge, MO	7.7 mi	290	$94,143	$150,000
65274	New Franklin, MO	7.7 mi	1,969	$69,833	$158,100
65256	Harrisburg, MO	10 mi	2,011	$92,061	$302,500
65203	Columbia, MO	11 mi	61,539	$79,960	$348,800
65205	Columbia, MO · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
65233	Boonville, MO	11 mi	10,640	$68,320	$210,400
65211	Columbia, MO · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
65217	Columbia, MO · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
65218	Columbia, MO · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
65248	Fayette, MO	12 mi	4,480	$53,125	$168,100
65068	Prairie Home, MO	12 mi	893	$61,667	$194,000
65216	Columbia, MO	12 mi	202	—	—

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Questions about 65279

What city is zip code 65279?

65279 is assigned to Rocheport, Missouri. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 65279 in?

65279 is mostly in Boone County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 65279?

About 1,940 people live in 65279, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 65279 in?

65279 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 65279?

The median household income in 65279 is $103,516.

What zip codes are near 65279?

The closest zip codes to 65279 are 65287, 65274, 65256, 65203, 65205.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 65279, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.