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ZIP 65202

Part of Columbia, MO
Pop. 47,327·Boone County·82nd most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,381/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
-$584
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 65202 · $1,381
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$820
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$1,910
Research median
$1,190/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
$16,572/yr
At $1,381/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyBoone County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.3% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 65202 (Columbia, MO) is majority owner-occupied, 41.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,327
Median income
$72,289
Median age
36.4
Renters
36.8%
Age distribution
23.1%
24.4%
27.2%
14.8%
Under 1823.1%
18–3424.4%
35–5427.2%
55–6410.5%
65+14.8%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
69.9%
16.2%
White69.9%
Black16.2%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian3.4%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
24.6%
27.8%
41.1%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma24.6%
Some college27.8%
Bachelor's+41.1%
Housing tenure
63.2%
36.8%
Owner63.2%
Renter36.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 65202 in Columbia, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,937 → $72,289
up 16.7%
Population
48,380 → 47,327
down 2.2%
Renter share
36.8% → 36.8%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
36% → 41.1%
+5.1 pts
Median age
35 → 36.4
+1.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 65202 in Columbia, MO now reports about $72,289, up from $61,937 in 2021. The population has contracted by 2.2% since 2021, moving from about 48,380 residents to roughly 47,327. College-educated residents now make up 41.1% of adults here, versus 36% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 65202 covers Columbia, MO. The median rent here is $1,381/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($72,289/yr), ZIP 65202 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 65202?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 65202 (Columbia, MO) is $1,381. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 65202 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 65202's median rent of $1,381/mo is $584 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 65202 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 65202 falls in the middle range for Missouri, ranking #82 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,381/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 65202?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,381/mo in ZIP 65202. The local median household income is $72,289/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 65202?

Rent in ZIP 65202 has decreased 2.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 65202 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 65202 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,381/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($72,289/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 65202 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 65202 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.8% of ZIP 65202 households are renters, while 63.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 65202 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 65202 compare to the rest of Columbia?

ZIP 65202 is more affordable than Columbia overall. At $1,381/mo, it's $43 below the Columbia citywide median of $1,424/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 65202 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 65202 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,381/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 65202's median household income ($72,289/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 65202 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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