The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 63834 sells for about $128,345, or $78 per square foot.
Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $625 a month.
ZIP 63834 — Charleston
The housing market in 63834 is characterized by low price points and limited transaction volume, reflecting a stable but slow-growth rural economy. Median home values remain well below national averages, and the market is primarily driven by local demand rather than external investment. The summary figures are based on available public records and census data; some specific metrics like price-cut percentages were not determinable from current listings.
This ZIP code is best suited for budget-conscious local buyers or investors looking for low-cost entry points into the rural Missouri housing market, rather than commuters or those seeking high-amenity urban living.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 1.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.5% · poverty 20.1% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 63834, Mississippi County MO
Public schools in the area are primarily served by the Charleston R-I School District, which faces challenges typical of rural, lower-income districts in the region.
The area is located in a region prone to flood risks associated with the Mississippi River basin, necessitating careful review of flood insurance requirements for property owners.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy primarily anchored by agriculture and small-scale local services; there are no major corporate headquarters or large-scale infrastructure projects currently reported.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Missouri) — Occupancy Law Property Tax Proration: Allows for the assessment and taxation of newly constructed residential property starting the first month following occupancy, and pro rata removal from tax rolls for improvements destroyed by natural disaster. State (Missouri) — Residential Property Tax Assessment: Residential property is assessed at 19% of its true market value. The formula is: (Market Value * 0.19) * Local Tax Rate = Annual Tax Liability.
The area is rural, and residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting; there is no significant public transit infrastructure serving the ZIP code.
Recreational opportunities are limited, consisting primarily of local community parks and proximity to rural outdoor spaces; shopping and dining options are concentrated in the small city center.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high vacancy rates, with rents largely driven by HUD fair-market estimates rather than high-demand competition.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector and local government services, with limited industrial or corporate diversification.
Transportation is entirely dependent on regional highway access, specifically US Highway 62 and Interstate 57, with no public transit systems available.
There are no major approved or under-construction developments currently reported for this ZIP code.
The Mississippi County Assessor manages property valuations, which are updated periodically based on state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to levies from the Charleston R-I School District and various county-level special service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's rural location and flood risk exposure, with market health remaining stable but sensitive to regional weather events.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year estimates via IncomeByZipCode and GreatData.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Local community park providing basic outdoor space and playground facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.