ZIP Code 65101 - Jefferson City Missouri
Overview
ZIP Code 65101 is located in Jefferson City Missouri. Portions of 65101 are also in Taos and Wardsville and Osage Township (Cole County) and Liberty Township (Cole County) and Jefferson Township (Cole County) and Summit Township (Callaway County) and Clark Township (Cole County) and Washington Township (Osage County) and Jackson Township (Osage County). 65101 is primarily within Cole County, with some portions in Osage County and Callaway County. Regionally, 65101 is located in the Columbia-Jefferson City Area.
ZIP Code 65101 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Jefferson City |
| Primary County | Cole County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 30,144 |
| Area Code(s) | 235 / 573 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 65101 Map
65101 Demographics
65101 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Missouri based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 65101 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 65101 is White. The current unemployment level in 65101 is 4.2%.
| Population | 30,144 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 233 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,901 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $63,154 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $384,010 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 76.75% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 68.29% |
65101 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,058 | 76.75% |
| Black | 6,067 | 20.19% |
| Hispanic | 788 | 2.62% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 82 | 0.27% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
65101 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,192 | 74.37% |
| Black | 854 | 19.9% |
| Hispanic | 198 | 4.61% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.79% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.05% |
65101 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,043 | 6.05% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,465 | 20.11% |
| High School Diploma | 4,878 | 28.32% |
| No High School Diploma | 105 | 0.61% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,527 | 8.86% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,199 | 18.57% |
| Associates Degree | 1,394 | 8.09% |
| Masters Degree | 1,216 | 7.06% |
| Professional Degree | 270 | 1.57% |
| Doctorate Degree | 129 | 0.75% |
65101 Geography
| Coordinates | 38.4909668, -92.14818573 |
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| Region | Columbia-Jefferson City Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Jefferson City, MO |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 129 Square Miles |
65101 Schools
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65101 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6a: -10F to -5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 72f - River Hills | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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