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ZIP 63028

Part of Festus, MO
Pop. 28,457·Jefferson County·134th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$938/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-12.3%
vs US Median
-$1,027
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 63028 · $938
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,070
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,590
Research median
$1,070/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$11,256/yr
At $938/mo median
Location
CityFestus
StateMO
CountyJefferson County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -12.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 63028 (Festus, MO) is majority owner-occupied, 26.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,457
Median income
$79,737
Median age
38.8
Renters
23.5%
Age distribution
24.6%
18.3%
26.2%
14%
17%
Under 1824.6%
18–3418.3%
35–5426.2%
55–6414%
65+17%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
89.4%
White89.4%
Black2%
Hispanic2.1%
Asian0.8%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
30.4%
34.1%
26.6%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma30.4%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+26.6%
Housing tenure
76.5%
23.5%
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 63028 in Festus, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,870 → $79,737
up 14.1%
Population
27,597 → 28,457
up 3.1%
Renter share
25.1% → 23.5%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
24.4% → 26.6%
+2.2 pts
Median age
41.7 → 38.8
-2.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $69,870 in 2021 to $79,737 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 27,597 to 28,457 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.1% change. About 23.5% of households rent today, against 25.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 24.4% to 26.6%.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 63028 covers Festus, MO. The median rent here is $938/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($79,737/yr), ZIP 63028 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 63028?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 63028 (Festus, MO) is $938. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 63028 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 63028's median rent of $938/mo is $1,027 (52%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 63028 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 63028 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Missouri, ranking #134 out of 138 ZIPs at $938/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 63028?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $38,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $938/mo in ZIP 63028. The local median household income is $79,737/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 63028?

Rent in ZIP 63028 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 63028 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 63028 is considered very affordable for renters. At $938/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($79,737/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 63028 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 63028 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.5% of ZIP 63028 households are renters, while 76.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 63028 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 63028 compare to the rest of Festus?

ZIP 63028 sits right at the Festus citywide median of $938/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 63028 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 63028 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
14%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $938/mo, rent takes ~14% of ZIP 63028's median household income ($79,737/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 63028 14%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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