ZIP Code · MO

ZIP 65583

Pop. 14,711·Pulaski County·88th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,320/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
-$612
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 65583 · $1,320
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$780
1 BR
$800
2 BR
$1,050
3 BR
$1,460
4 BR+
$1,680
Research median
$1,050/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 65583 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Missouri

Rent in ZIP 65583 changed +7.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 119 Missouri ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($76,626) is $1,916 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,680).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 65583. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$15,840/yr
At $1,320/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyPulaski County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.4% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 65583 (Waynesville, MO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,711
Median income
$76,626
Median age
33.7
Renters
32.9%
Age distribution
28.8%
23.1%
27.6%
12.2%
Under 1828.8%
18–3423.1%
35–5427.6%
55–648.4%
65+12.2%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
75.4%
12.9%
White75.4%
Black12.9%
Hispanic6.9%
Asian1.5%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
27.6%
38.1%
31.4%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma27.6%
Some college38.1%
Bachelor's+31.4%
Housing tenure
67.1%
32.9%
Owner67.1%
Renter32.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 65583 in Waynesville, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,613 → $76,626
up 15.0%
Population
13,370 → 14,711
up 10.0%
Renter share
48% → 32.9%
-15.1 pts
Bachelor's+
31.3% → 31.4%
+0.1 pts
Median age
32.1 → 33.7
+1.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $66,613 in 2021 to $76,626 more recently. The population has grown by 10.0% since 2021, moving from about 13,370 residents to roughly 14,711. Renters now make up 32.9% of households, compared with 48% five years ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 65583 covers Waynesville, MO. The median rent here is $1,320/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($76,626/yr), ZIP 65583 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 65583?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,320/mo in ZIP 65583. The local median household income is $76,626/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 65583?

Rent in ZIP 65583 has risen 7.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in June 2023.

How does ZIP 65583 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 65583 is in the middle among Missouri ZIP codes for rent, ranking #88 of 137 at $1,320/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 65583 changed +7.4%, against a typical +4.6% across the 119 Missouri ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 65583 compare to the rest of Waynesville?

ZIP 65583 sits right at the Waynesville citywide median of $1,320/mo.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,320/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 65583's median household income ($76,626/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 65583 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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