ZIP Code · MO

ZIP 63501

Part of Kirksville, MO

Pop. 21,218·Adair County·136th most expensive ZIP in Missouri

Median rent (all units)

$808/mo

Year-over-Year

-14.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$1,124

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 63501 · $808

More affordable than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$710

1 BR

$710

2 BR

$890

3 BR

$1,240

4 BR+

$1,490

Research median

$890/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Missouri

Rent in ZIP 63501 changed -14.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 119 Missouri ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($60,729) is $1,518 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,490).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 63501. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$9,696/yr

At $808/mo median

Location

CityKirksville

StateMO

CountyAdair County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 14.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (-14.8% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 63501 (Kirksville, MO) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 39.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

21,218

Median income

$60,729

Median age

27.7

Renters

44.1%

Age distribution

17.7%

39.5%

19.4%

14.3%

Under 1817.7%

18–3439.5%

35–5419.4%

55–649.2%

65+14.3%

Gender

48.2%

51.8%

Male48.2%

Female51.8%

Race & ethnicity

86.6%

White86.6%

Black5.3%

Hispanic3.3%

Asian2.4%

Other2.4%

Education (25+)

32%

22.7%

39.4%

No HS diploma5.9%

HS diploma32%

Some college22.7%

Bachelor's+39.4%

Housing tenure

55.9%

44.1%

Owner55.9%

Renter44.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 63501 in Kirksville, MO has changed in 5 years

Income

$45,335 → $60,729

up 34.0%

Population

20,943 → 21,218

up 1.3%

Renter share

42.1% → 44.1%

+2.0 pts

Bachelor's+

36.5% → 39.4%

+2.9 pts

Median age

26.1 → 27.7

+1.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $45,335 to $60,729 across the same window, up 34.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 20,943 to 21,218 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. About 44.1% of households rent today, against 42.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 36.5% to 39.4%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 63501 covers Kirksville, MO. The median rent here is $808/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($60,729/yr), ZIP 63501 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 14.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 63501?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $32,000/year (about $15/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $808/mo in ZIP 63501. The local median household income is $60,729/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 63501?

Rent in ZIP 63501 has fallen 14.8% over the past year.

How does ZIP 63501 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 63501 is one of the more affordable among Missouri ZIP codes for rent, ranking #136 of 137 at $808/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 63501 changed -14.8%, against a typical +4.6% across the 119 Missouri ZIP codes Zillow tracks.