65203 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 65203 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 65203 is White. The current unemployment level in 65203 is 4.2%.
| Population | 59,673 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 810 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 22,858 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 6.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $69,207 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $445,780 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 80.86% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 64.75% |
65203 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 45,845 | 80.83% |
| Black | 5,421 | 9.56% |
| Hispanic | 1,606 | 2.83% |
| Asian | 3,733 | 6.58% |
| Native American | 94 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 16 | 0.03% |
65203 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,474 | 70.16% |
| Black | 1,496 | 16.21% |
| Hispanic | 566 | 6.13% |
| Asian | 647 | 7.01% |
| Native American | 29 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 15 | 0.16% |
65203 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,278 | 3.81% |
| Bachelor Degree | 11,012 | 32.84% |
| High School Diploma | 3,983 | 11.88% |
| No High School Diploma | 348 | 1.04% |
| GED or Alternate | 791 | 2.36% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,988 | 11.89% |
| Associates Degree | 1,983 | 5.91% |
| Masters Degree | 5,937 | 17.7% |
| Professional Degree | 1,648 | 4.91% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2,565 | 7.65% |