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ZIP 65616

Part of Branson, MO
Pop. 28,460·Taney County·86th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,359/mo
Year-over-Year
-9.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
-$606
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ZIP 65616 · $1,359
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$820
1 BR
$830
2 BR
$1,090
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,620
Research median
$1,090/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,308/yr
At $1,359/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyTaney County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 9.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-9.8% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 65616 (Branson, MO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,460
Median income
$60,489
Median age
41.2
Renters
41.8%
Age distribution
22.1%
21.5%
21.2%
12.8%
22.3%
Under 1822.1%
18–3421.5%
35–5421.2%
55–6412.8%
65+22.3%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
83.5%
White83.5%
Black2.5%
Hispanic9.2%
Asian1.6%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
29%
33.2%
29.4%
No HS diploma8.4%
HS diploma29%
Some college33.2%
Bachelor's+29.4%
Housing tenure
58.2%
41.8%
Owner58.2%
Renter41.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 65616 in Branson, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,592 → $60,489
up 15.0%
Population
27,712 → 28,460
up 2.7%
Renter share
39.1% → 41.8%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
25.1% → 29.4%
+4.3 pts
Median age
40.2 → 41.2
+1.0 yrs

Median household income grew from $52,592 to $60,489 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.0% shift. Headcount in the area went from 27,712 to 28,460 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change. About 41.8% of households rent today, against 39.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25.1% to 29.4%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 65616 covers Branson, MO. The median rent here is $1,359/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($60,489/yr), ZIP 65616 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 9.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 65616?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 65616 (Branson, MO) is $1,359. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 65616 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 65616's median rent of $1,359/mo is $606 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 65616 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 65616 falls in the middle range for Missouri, ranking #86 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,359/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 65616?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,359/mo in ZIP 65616. The local median household income is $60,489/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 65616?

Rent in ZIP 65616 has decreased 9.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 65616 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 65616 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,359/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($60,489/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 65616 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 65616 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.8% of ZIP 65616 households are renters, while 58.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 65616 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 65616 compare to the rest of Branson?

ZIP 65616 is pricier than Branson as a whole. At $1,359/mo, it's $1 above the Branson citywide median of $1,358/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 65616 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 65616 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,359/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 65616's median household income ($60,489/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 65616 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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