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ZIP 65738

Part of Republic, MO
Pop. 21,283·Greene County·66th most expensive ZIP in Missouri
Median rent (all units)
$1,448/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
-$517
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ZIP 65738 · $1,448
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,280
3 BR
$1,750
4 BR+
$1,990
Research median
$1,280/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
$17,376/yr
At $1,448/mo median
Location
StateMO
CountyGreene County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 1.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.3% YoY, -2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 65738 (Republic, MO) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,283
Median income
$67,841
Median age
35.4
Renters
33.8%
Age distribution
26.6%
22.1%
26%
17.2%
Under 1826.6%
18–3422.1%
35–5426%
55–648.2%
65+17.2%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
91.7%
White91.7%
Black0.7%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian0.6%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
30.3%
36.7%
28.7%
No HS diploma4.3%
HS diploma30.3%
Some college36.7%
Bachelor's+28.7%
Housing tenure
66.2%
33.8%
Owner66.2%
Renter33.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 65738 in Republic, MO has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,451 → $67,841
up 10.4%
Population
20,229 → 21,283
up 5.2%
Renter share
34.4% → 33.8%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
26% → 28.7%
+2.7 pts

Census figures show median household income at $67,841 today, compared with $61,451 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 20,229 to 21,283 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 26% to 28.7%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 65738 covers Republic, MO. The median rent here is $1,448/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($67,841/yr), ZIP 65738 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 65738?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 65738 (Republic, MO) is $1,448. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 65738 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 65738's median rent of $1,448/mo is $517 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 65738 compare to other ZIPs in Missouri?

ZIP 65738 falls in the middle range for Missouri, ranking #66 out of 136 ZIPs at $1,448/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 65738?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,448/mo in ZIP 65738. The local median household income is $67,841/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 65738?

Rent in ZIP 65738 has increased 1.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 65738 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 65738 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,448/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($67,841/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 65738 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 65738 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.8% of ZIP 65738 households are renters, while 66.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 65738 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 65738 compare to the rest of Republic?

ZIP 65738 sits right at the Republic citywide median of $1,448/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 65738 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 65738 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,448/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 65738's median household income ($67,841/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 65738 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–4.7%
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