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ZIP 63501

Pop. 21,218·Adair County·136th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$716/mo
Year-over-Year
-24.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
-$1,249
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 63501 · $716
More affordable than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$8,592/yr
At $716/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyAdair County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 24.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-24.1% YoY, -1.2% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 63501 covers Kirksville, MO. The median rent here is $716/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo.

At 14% of local median household income ($60,729/yr), ZIP 63501 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 24.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 63501?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 63501 (Kirksville, MO) is $716. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 63501 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 63501's median rent of $716/mo is $1,249 (64%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 63501 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 63501 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Missouri, ranking #136 out of 136 ZIPs at $716/mo.

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 $29,000/year (~$14/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $716/mo in ZIP 63501. The local median household income is $60,729/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 63501?

Rent in ZIP 63501 has decreased 24.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 63501 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 63501 is considered very affordable for renters. At $716/mo, rent takes approximately 14% of the local median household income ($60,729/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 63501 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 63501 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.1% of ZIP 63501 households are renters, while 55.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 63501 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 63501 compare to the rest of Kirksville?

ZIP 63501 sits right at the Kirksville citywide median of $716/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 63501 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 63501 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
14%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $716/mo, rent takes ~14% of ZIP 63501's median household income ($60,729/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 63501 14%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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