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ZIP 65251

Part of Fulton, MO
Pop. 22,579·Callaway County·124th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,082/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
-$883
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 65251 · $1,082
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$770
1 BR
$780
2 BR
$1,020
3 BR
$1,220
4 BR+
$1,440
Research median
$1,020/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
$12,984/yr
At $1,082/mo median
Location
CityFulton
StateMO
CountyCallaway County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 65251 (Fulton, MO) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,579
Median income
$63,072
Median age
36.8
Renters
33.1%
Age distribution
19.3%
25.8%
25.4%
13.3%
16.2%
Under 1819.3%
18–3425.8%
35–5425.4%
55–6413.3%
65+16.2%
Gender
52.9%
47.1%
Male52.9%
Female47.1%
Race & ethnicity
86%
White86%
Black5.8%
Hispanic2.1%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
35.9%
30.6%
23.4%
No HS diploma10.1%
HS diploma35.9%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+23.4%
Housing tenure
66.9%
33.1%
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 65251 in Fulton, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,384 → $63,072
up 8.0%
Population
21,739 → 22,579
up 3.9%
Renter share
31.6% → 33.1%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
23.6% → 23.4%
-0.2 pts
Median age
38.7 → 36.8
-1.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $58,384 to $63,072 across the same window, up 8.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 21,739 to 22,579 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.9% change. About 33.1% of households rent today, against 31.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 65251 covers Fulton, MO. The median rent here is $1,082/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($63,072/yr), ZIP 65251 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 65251?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 65251 (Fulton, MO) is $1,082. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 65251 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 65251's median rent of $1,082/mo is $883 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 65251 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 65251 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Missouri, ranking #124 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,082/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 65251?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,082/mo in ZIP 65251. The local median household income is $63,072/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 65251?

Rent in ZIP 65251 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 65251 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 65251 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,082/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($63,072/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 65251 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 65251 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.1% of ZIP 65251 households are renters, while 66.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 65251 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 65251 compare to the rest of Fulton?

ZIP 65251 sits right at the Fulton citywide median of $1,082/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 65251 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 65251 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,082/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 65251's median household income ($63,072/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 65251 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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