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ZIP 65201

Part of Columbia, MO
Pop. 50,011·Boone County·45th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,551/mo
Year-over-Year
+23.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
-$414
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ZIP 65201 · $1,551
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$800
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,860
Research median
$1,160/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
$18,612/yr
At $1,551/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyBoone County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 23.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+23.8% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 65201 (Columbia, MO) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 54.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,011
Median income
$48,113
Median age
23.3
Renters
67.8%
Age distribution
59.2%
14.5%
Under 1810.5%
18–3459.2%
35–5414.5%
55–646.3%
65+9.5%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
75.9%
White75.9%
Black9%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian6.8%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
17.6%
23.8%
54.4%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma17.6%
Some college23.8%
Bachelor's+54.4%
Housing tenure
32.2%
67.8%
Owner32.2%
Renter67.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 65201 in Columbia, MO has changed in 5 years

Rent
$895 → $1,551
up 73.3%
Income
$41,482 → $48,113
up 16.0%
Population
47,215 → 50,011
up 5.9%
Renter share
66.8% → 67.8%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
54.7% → 54.4%
-0.3 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 65201 in Columbia, MO has increased by $656 per month, settling near $1,551 after starting the period at $895. Household income in the area moved from $41,482 to $48,113 across the same window, up 16.0% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 57.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 47,215 to 50,011 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.9% change. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 65201 in Columbia, MO look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 65201 covers Columbia, MO. The median rent here is $1,551/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($48,113/yr), ZIP 65201 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 23.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 65201?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 65201 (Columbia, MO) is $1,551. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 65201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 65201's median rent of $1,551/mo is $414 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 65201 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 65201 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Missouri, ranking #45 out of 136 ZIPs tracked at $1,551/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 65201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,551/mo in ZIP 65201. The local median household income is $48,113/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 65201?

Rent in ZIP 65201 has increased 23.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 65201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 65201 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,551/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($48,113/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 65201 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 65201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.8% of ZIP 65201 households are renters, while 32.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 65201 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 65201 compare to the rest of Columbia?

ZIP 65201 is pricier than Columbia as a whole. At $1,551/mo, it's $127 above the Columbia citywide median of $1,424/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 65201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 65201 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $1,551/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 65201's median household income ($48,113/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 65201 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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