ZIP Code 65251 - Fulton Missouri
Overview
ZIP Code 65251 is located in Fulton Missouri. Portions of 65251 are also in Kingdom City and East Fulton Township and Bourbon Township (Callaway County) and Round Prairie Township and West Fulton Township and Calwood Township and St. Aubert Township and McCredie Township and Caldwell Township and Cleveland Township and Nine Mile Prairie Township and Auxvasse Township and Guthrie Township. 65251 is entirely within Callaway County. Regionally, 65251 is located in the Columbia-Jefferson City Area.
ZIP Code 65251 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Fulton |
| Primary County | Callaway County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 21,172 |
| Area Code(s) | 235 / 573 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 65251 Map
65251 Demographics
65251 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 65251 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 65251 is White. The current unemployment level in 65251 is 4.2%.
| Population | 21,172 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.3% |
| Population Density | 97 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,302 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $58,384 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $373,050 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 90.28% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 77.22% |
65251 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,376 | 90.28% |
| Black | 1,310 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic | 518 | 2.41% |
| Asian | 215 | 1% |
| Native American | 44 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
65251 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,776 | 86.26% |
| Black | 187 | 9.08% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.29% |
65251 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,071 | 8.57% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,407 | 19.26% |
| High School Diploma | 3,776 | 30.21% |
| No High School Diploma | 332 | 2.66% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,158 | 9.26% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,991 | 15.93% |
| Associates Degree | 847 | 6.78% |
| Masters Degree | 619 | 4.95% |
| Professional Degree | 148 | 1.18% |
| Doctorate Degree | 150 | 1.2% |
65251 Geography
| Coordinates | 38.84989166, -91.97608948 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 65251 | |
| Region | Columbia-Jefferson City Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Jefferson City, MO |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 218 Square Miles |
65251 Schools
| School Districts in 65251 | |
| Elementary Schools in 65251 | |
| Middle Schools in 65251 | |
| High Schools in 65251 |
65251 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||