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ZIP 65301

Part of Sedalia, MO
Pop. 35,091·Pettis County·119th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,124/mo
Year-over-Year
+24.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$841
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ZIP 65301 · $1,124
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$750
1 BR
$750
2 BR
$990
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR+
$1,430
Research median
$990/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
$13,488/yr
At $1,124/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyPettis County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 24.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+24.8% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 65301 (Sedalia, MO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 18% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,091
Median income
$58,064
Median age
37.3
Renters
33.9%
Age distribution
25.4%
21.2%
24.1%
12.1%
17.1%
Under 1825.4%
18–3421.2%
35–5424.1%
55–6412.1%
65+17.1%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
83%
White83%
Black3%
Hispanic10.3%
Asian0.7%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
12.4%
36.5%
33.2%
18%
No HS diploma12.4%
HS diploma36.5%
Some college33.2%
Bachelor's+18%
Housing tenure
66.1%
33.9%
Owner66.1%
Renter33.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 65301 in Sedalia, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,715 → $58,064
up 14.5%
Population
34,856 → 35,091
up 0.7%
Renter share
33.3% → 33.9%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
18.7% → 18%
-0.7 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $50,715 in 2021 to $58,064 more recently.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 65301 covers Sedalia, MO. The median rent here is $1,124/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($58,064/yr), ZIP 65301 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 24.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 65301?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 65301 (Sedalia, MO) is $1,124. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 65301 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 65301's median rent of $1,124/mo is $841 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 65301 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 65301 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Missouri, ranking #119 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,124/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 65301?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,124/mo in ZIP 65301. The local median household income is $58,064/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 65301?

Rent in ZIP 65301 has increased 24.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 65301 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 65301 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,124/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($58,064/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 65301 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 65301 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.9% of ZIP 65301 households are renters, while 66.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 65301 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 65301 compare to the rest of Sedalia?

ZIP 65301 sits right at the Sedalia citywide median of $1,124/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 65301 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 65301 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,124/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 65301's median household income ($58,064/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 65301 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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