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ZIP 64012

Part of Belton, MO
Pop. 29,304·Cass County·25th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,708/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.9%
Month-over-Month
-5.8%
vs US Median
-$257
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ZIP 64012 · $1,708
More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$1,880
4 BR+
$2,230
Research median
$1,440/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
$20,496/yr
At $1,708/mo median
Location
CityBelton
StateMO
CountyCass County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, -5.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 64012 (Belton, MO) is majority owner-occupied, 27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,304
Median income
$71,814
Median age
39.5
Renters
34.9%
Age distribution
22.5%
21.6%
24.4%
14%
17.4%
Under 1822.5%
18–3421.6%
35–5424.4%
55–6414%
65+17.4%
Gender
45%
55%
Male45%
Female55%
Race & ethnicity
78.7%
White78.7%
Black7.3%
Hispanic7.7%
Asian1.2%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
32.9%
33.1%
27.5%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college33.1%
Bachelor's+27.5%
Housing tenure
65.1%
34.9%
Owner65.1%
Renter34.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 64012 in Belton, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,260 → $1,708
up 35.6%
Income
$70,230 → $71,814
up 2.3%
Population
27,884 → 29,304
up 5.1%
Renter share
31.4% → 34.9%
+3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
25.3% → 27.5%
+2.2 pts
Median age
38.4 → 39.5
+1.1 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 64012 in Belton, MO has shifted from $1,260 to $1,708, up 35.6% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $71,814 today, compared with $70,230 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 64012 in Belton, MO adding about 1,420 residents over the five-year window, up 5.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 31.4% to 34.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 25.3% to 27.5% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 64012 covers Belton, MO. The median rent here is $1,708/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($71,814/yr), ZIP 64012 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 64012?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 64012 (Belton, MO) is $1,708. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 64012 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 64012's median rent of $1,708/mo is $257 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 64012 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 64012 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Missouri, ranking #25 out of 136 ZIPs tracked at $1,708/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 64012?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,708/mo in ZIP 64012. The local median household income is $71,814/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 64012?

Rent in ZIP 64012 has increased 2.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 64012 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 64012 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,708/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($71,814/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 64012 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 64012 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.9% of ZIP 64012 households are renters, while 65.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 64012 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 64012 compare to the rest of Belton?

ZIP 64012 is pricier than Belton as a whole. At $1,708/mo, it's $5 above the Belton citywide median of $1,703/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 64012 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 64012 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,708/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 64012's median household income ($71,814/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 64012 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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