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U.S. ZIP Code · MO65256

Boone County · Columbia, MO

Typical home value

$371,341[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.4%
5-year / yr
+5.9%
10-year / yr
+7.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+30.7%
vs metro
+33.7%
vs state
+54.4%
ZIP 65256 location in MO
Location of ZIP 65256 in MO

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 65256 is worth $371,341 — 33.7% above the Columbia, MO median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.4%. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,428[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Boone County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
2,011[3]
Median household income
$92,061[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Boone County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-50[5]
Moved in
5,577
Moved out
5,627

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • HARRISBURG ELEM.

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · HARRISBURG R-VIII

    291 students

  • HARRISBURG HIGH

    High · Grades 9–12 · HARRISBURG R-VIII

    179 students

  • HARRISBURG MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · HARRISBURG R-VIII

    136 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,878
Loan principal$297,073
Down payment$74,268
Total interest paid$378,900

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,388
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
25th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
41st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 65256?
The typical home in 65256 is worth $371,341, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 65256?
Home values in 65256 are up 0.4% over the past year, and up 5.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 65256?
The effective property tax rate in 65256 is 0.7% — roughly $2,428 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 65256?
ZIP code 65256 has a population of 2,011 and a median household income of $92,061.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Columbia, MO

    Typical home
    $374,797
    Gross yield
    4.4%
  • Ashland, MO

    Typical home
    $365,385
    Gross yield
  • Hallsville, MO

    Typical home
    $356,982
    Gross yield
  • Columbia, MO

    Typical home
    $339,272
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Sturgeon, MO

    Typical home
    $335,468
    Gross yield
  • Rocheport, MO

    Typical home
    $419,282
    Gross yield

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