ZIP Code · MO

ZIP 65721

Part of Ozark, MO

Pop. 33,452·Christian County·43rd most expensive ZIP in Missouri

Median rent (all units)

$1,566/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$366

Reported rents

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ZIP 65721 · $1,566

More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 65721 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Missouri

Rent in ZIP 65721 changed +7.0% 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 4 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($77,507) is $1,938 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,790).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 65721. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,792/yr

At $1,566/mo median

Location

CityOzark

StateMO

CountyChristian County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.0% YoY, +0.5% 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

2023 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,303 → $1,566

up 20.2%

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

Since 2023, the typical rent in ZIP 65721 in Ozark, MO has increased from $1,303 to $1,566, a 20.2% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $66,843 in 2021 to $77,507 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. 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. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 65721 in Ozark, MO market of 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 65721 covers Ozark, MO. The median rent here is $1,566/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 24% 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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $63,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,566/mo in ZIP 65721. The local median household income is $77,507/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 65721?

Rent in ZIP 65721 has risen 7.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2022.

How does ZIP 65721 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 65721 is one of the pricier among Missouri ZIP codes for rent, ranking #43 of 137 at $1,566/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 65721 changed +7.0%, against a typical +4.6% across the 119 Missouri ZIP codes Zillow tracks.