The U.S. ZIP Code 65109 is associated with Jefferson City, MO in Cole County. The current population estimate is 39,188. About 93.7% of residents in this Missouri region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $33,433. The median age in the 65109 ZIP Code is 38.9 years, with 21.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 9% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $62,082.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 65109 is $62,082, while the region's mean household income is $78,240. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,433. The per capita income in ZIP Code 65109 of $33,433 is approximately 8.51% more than the per capita income in Missouri overall of $30,810. An estimated 8.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 10.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.6% of the population in 65109 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.2% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.0% of 65109 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.7% |
In ZIP Code 65109, 93.7% of the population graduated high school, while 38.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.8% in this Cole County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.2% |
| Associate's degree | 7.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 24.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 14.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 65109, 97.2% is one race, while 2.8% are two or more races. Approximately 3.1% of 65109 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 65109 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (88.7%), followed by Black or African American (10.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Some other race | 0.3% |
In ZIP Code 65109, 94.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Cole County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 0.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 65109 are older than average. The median age of 38.9 years in ZIP Code 65109 is approximately 2.1% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.2% of the population in 65109 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.7% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 65109 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.4% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 65109 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 36.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 65109 is high blood pressure, as approximately 34.7% of adults 18 and older in this Cole County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 27.2% |
| High blood pressure | 34.7% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.3% |
| Current asthma | 9.5% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.0% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 9.9% |
| High cholesterol | 36.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 65109 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.9% of those 18 and above in 65109 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 65109 include obesity (36.0% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (28.6% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 64.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| Current smoking | 17.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 25.9% |
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 28.6% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 65109, an estimated 18.0% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 2.5% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Cole County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 18.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 7.2% |
In 65109, 67.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.4 minutes. Approximately 19.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 65109 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.4% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 65109 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 9.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.5% |
| Retail trade | 11.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.3% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.2% |
| Public administration | 18.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 65109 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.11 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 24.03% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22.46% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 65109 | 9.69¢/kWh | 7.51¢/kWh | 5.02¢/kWh |
| Missouri | 11.43¢/kWh | 9.33¢/kWh | 7.2¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 65109 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.14 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.54 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.03 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.19 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.67 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.92 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.04 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.11 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.88 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.1 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.32 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.43 | 1.78 | 5.46 |