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ZIP 65721

Part of Ozark, MO
Pop. 33,452·Christian County·64th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,467/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.0%
Month-over-Month
-4.2%
vs US Median
-$498
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 65721 · $1,467
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$920
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,790
Research median
$1,150/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
$17,604/yr
At $1,467/mo median
Location
CityOzark
StateMO
CountyChristian County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.0% YoY, -4.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 65721 (Ozark, MO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,452
Median income
$77,507
Median age
37.8
Renters
27.5%
Age distribution
25.4%
20.9%
26.1%
15.9%
Under 1825.4%
18–3420.9%
35–5426.1%
55–6411.7%
65+15.9%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
90.1%
White90.1%
Black1%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian0.6%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
26.8%
34%
32.3%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma26.8%
Some college34%
Bachelor's+32.3%
Housing tenure
72.5%
27.5%
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 65721 in Ozark, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,843 → $77,507
up 16.0%
Population
33,124 → 33,452
up 1.0%
Renter share
26.5% → 27.5%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
35.4% → 32.3%
-3.1 pts
Median age
37 → 37.8
+0.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $66,843 in 2021 to $77,507 more recently. The population has grown by 1.0% since 2021, moving from about 33,124 residents to roughly 33,452. College-educated residents now make up 32.3% of adults here, versus 35.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 65721 covers Ozark, MO. The median rent here is $1,467/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($77,507/yr), ZIP 65721 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.0% over the past year.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 65721?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 65721 (Ozark, MO) is $1,467. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 65721 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 65721's median rent of $1,467/mo is $498 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 65721 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 65721 falls in the middle range for Missouri, ranking #64 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,467/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 65721?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,467/mo in ZIP 65721. The local median household income is $77,507/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 65721?

Rent in ZIP 65721 has increased 7.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 65721 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 65721 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,467/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($77,507/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 65721 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 65721 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.5% of ZIP 65721 households are renters, while 72.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 65721 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 65721 compare to the rest of Ozark?

ZIP 65721 sits right at the Ozark citywide median of $1,467/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 65721 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 65721 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,467/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 65721's median household income ($77,507/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 65721 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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