The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65202 sells for about $299,900, or $196 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 36 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,128 a month.
ZIP 65202 — Columbia
The 65202 housing market shows stable conditions with moderate price appreciation and a healthy inventory level. Demand remains consistent, driven by the area's relative affordability and proximity to major Columbia employers. While some metrics like months of supply have tightened, the market remains balanced for both buyers and sellers.
This ZIP code is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking more affordable single-family housing options while maintaining reasonable access to the amenities and employment hubs of Columbia.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 36 days on market with 3.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 11.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 65202, Boone County MO
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the 65202 area are generally considered moderate, with localized variations; the area is often viewed as having a suburban character compared to the more urbanized central Columbia districts.
Schools serving the 65202 area are part of the Columbia Public School District, which maintains a diverse range of academic performance ratings across its elementary, middle, and high school campuses.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with localized flood risks near creek beds and low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is driven by the proximity to the University of Missouri and the regional healthcare sector, with ongoing residential development expanding into the northern reaches of the ZIP code.
Property taxes are assessed by Boone County based on local millage rates that include school district, county, and municipal levies; no specific special district exemptions are widely applicable to residential parcels here.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with Highway 63 and I-70 serving as the primary corridors for access to the Columbia employment core.
The area features access to several community parks and green spaces, with proximity to the larger trail systems and recreational facilities managed by the Columbia Parks and Recreation department.
The rental market is characterized by moderate vacancy pressure and steady demand, supported by the area's affordability relative to central Columbia and the university-adjacent neighborhoods.
The economy is anchored by the University of Missouri, MU Health Care, and a growing retail and service sector that supports the broader Columbia metro area.
Transportation is heavily dependent on the highway network, with limited public transit options compared to the city center.
Development is focused on expanding residential capacity in the northern corridor, with infrastructure improvements planned to support increased traffic flow.
The Boone County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are primarily served by the Columbia Public School District and various municipal utility providers.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage for wind and hail being common.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Bonkers Columbia4.26.6 mi
- Level Up Entertainment4.34.2 mi
- Tiger Bounce4.36.3 mi
- Breakout CoMo4.83.4 mi
- Mizzou Arena4.64.9 mi
- Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium4.74.7 mi
- Cooper's Landing Riverside Resort & Marina4.613.3 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.13 mi
- Midway Golf & Games4.65.9 mi
- Finger Lakes State Park4.56.1 mi
- Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area (Cosmo Park)4.73.5 mi
- Regal Columbia45.1 mi
- Rock Bridge Memorial State Park4.88.8 mi
- Stephens Lake Park4.73.5 mi
- Museum of Art and Archaeology4.74 mi
- The State Historical Society of Missouri Center for Missouri Studies4.83.8 mi
- Missouri United Methodist Church4.73.7 mi
- The Columns4.83.9 mi
- BoatHenge4.313.2 mi
- Finger Lakes State Park4.56.1 mi
- Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area (Cosmo Park)4.73.5 mi
- Rock Bridge Memorial State Park4.88.8 mi
- Stephens Lake Park4.73.5 mi
- Pinnacles Youth Park4.89.3 mi
- The Club at Old Hawthorne4.76.1 mi
- Lake of the Woods Golf Course4.34.7 mi
- Columbia Country Club in Columbia, Missouri4.53 mi
- L. A. Nickell Golf Course4.13.4 mi
- A. L. Gustin Golf Course4.35.2 mi
- Columbia Mall4.24.3 mi
- Marshalls4.23.9 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.46.3 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.43.7 mi
- Kohl's4.16.3 mi
- Columbia Regional Airport3.813.6 mi
- Emperor's Shuttle and Taxi Service4.72.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large community park with sports fields, trails, and picnic areas.
Major regional park featuring extensive sports facilities and trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.