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ZIP 63701

Pop. 39,345·Cape Girardeau County·131st most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,010/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.3%
Month-over-Month
-4.5%
vs US Median
-$955
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ZIP 63701 · $1,010
More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$780
1 BR
$820
2 BR
$1,010
3 BR
$1,400
4 BR+
$1,690
Research median
$1,010/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
$12,120/yr
At $1,010/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyCape Girardeau County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 8.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.3% YoY, -4.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 63701 (Cape Girardeau, MO) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 37.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,345
Median income
$66,654
Median age
34.6
Renters
39%
Age distribution
17.6%
32.8%
21.4%
17.6%
Under 1817.6%
18–3432.8%
35–5421.4%
55–6410.7%
65+17.6%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
80.1%
White80.1%
Black10.4%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian2.8%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
29.3%
26.9%
37.4%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma29.3%
Some college26.9%
Bachelor's+37.4%
Housing tenure
61%
39%
Owner61%
Renter39%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 63701 in Cape Girardeau, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,303 → $66,654
up 18.4%
Population
38,132 → 39,345
up 3.2%
Renter share
36.5% → 39%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
38.5% → 37.4%
-1.1 pts
Median age
33.9 → 34.6
+0.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $56,303 to $66,654 across the same window, up 18.4% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 38,132 to 39,345 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.2% change. About 39% of households rent today, against 36.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 63701 covers Cape Girardeau, MO. The median rent here is $1,010/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($66,654/yr), ZIP 63701 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 63701?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 63701 (Cape Girardeau, MO) is $1,010. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 63701 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 63701's median rent of $1,010/mo is $955 (49%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 63701 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 63701 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Missouri, ranking #131 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,010/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 63701?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (~$19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,010/mo in ZIP 63701. The local median household income is $66,654/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 63701?

Rent in ZIP 63701 has decreased 8.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 63701 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 63701 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,010/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($66,654/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 63701 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 63701 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39% of ZIP 63701 households are renters, while 61% are owner-occupied. ZIP 63701 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 63701 compare to the rest of Cape Girardeau?

ZIP 63701 is pricier than Cape Girardeau as a whole. At $1,010/mo, it's $6 above the Cape Girardeau citywide median of $1,004/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 63701 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 63701 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,010/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 63701's median household income ($66,654/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 63701 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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