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Columbia, MO — ZIP 65203

Population: 61,539 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 65203 (Columbia, MO) is $378,882 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $395,000 after a median 15.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,267/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$378,882

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

15.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$378,882
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+8.7%
5-year appreciation
+28.6%
10-year appreciation
+70.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$378,882
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$395,000
Median list price
$399,900
Median price per sqft
$179
1-year sale-price change
+12.9%
Median days on market
15.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
231
For-sale inventory
265
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
159
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
93

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,267/mo
1-year rent change
+3.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$660/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$825/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,028/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,337/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
4
High schools
3
Schools include
COLUMBIA AREA CAREER CTR., ROCK BRIDGE SR. HIGH, DAVID H. HICKMAN HIGH, FAIRVIEW ELEM., JOHN RIDGEWAY ELEM.

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
42.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
195
Days with Moderate air quality
44
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,638
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,893

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Sugar Branch Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
BOONE HOSPITAL CENTER, COLUMBIA MO VA MEDICAL CENTER, CENTERPOINTE HOSPITAL OF COLUMBIA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-230 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
23.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,883
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
85.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
70,982
Average weekly wage
$969
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
740

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 65203State medianUS median
Median home value$378,882$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$395,000$249,900$325,000
Median days on market16 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,267/mo$1,417/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,883$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 65203?
$378,882.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 65203?
$395,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 65203?
Median days on market: 15.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 65203?
Typical rent: $1,267/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 65203?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 65203 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 65203?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 65203?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 65203?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 65203?
17 schools (9 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 65203 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 65203?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 65203?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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