The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 63136 sells for about $135,000, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 40 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,047 a month.
ZIP 63136 — Jennings
The housing market in 63136 remains affordable compared to the broader St. Louis metro area, with modest price appreciation and steady demand for entry-level housing. Market conditions are driven by a high share of renter-occupied properties and a focus on long-term investment, though high poverty rates and school district challenges continue to influence buyer sentiment.
This ZIP is primarily suited for budget-conscious first-time homebuyers and long-term investors seeking affordable entry points into the St. Louis housing market.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 40 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 10.0% · poverty 27.3% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 5.3%/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 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 63136, St. Louis County MO
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in this area are significantly higher than the regional average for the St. Louis metropolitan area, with property and violent crime trends remaining a persistent concern for local law enforcement.
Public schools serving this ZIP are primarily part of the Riverview Gardens School District, which has historically faced challenges with accreditation and academic performance metrics.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind damage, with flood risk concentrated near local creek basins.
Economic momentum is modest, with the area relying on proximity to major St. Louis employment hubs; there is limited large-scale new commercial development currently reported within the ZIP boundaries.
Property taxes are assessed by St. Louis County based on market value, with rates determined by the aggregate levies of school districts, municipal governments, and special taxing districts.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to I-270 and I-70 providing primary routes to downtown St. Louis and other employment centers.
The area features several local community parks and green spaces, with proximity to the Mississippi River greenway trails and basic retail shopping centers located along major arterial roads.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of single-family home rentals and older apartment complexes, with steady demand but limited new supply entering the market.
The local economy is anchored by regional logistics, healthcare, and educational services, with many residents commuting to larger employers in the broader St. Louis metro area.
The area is served by a network of arterial roads and is connected to the wider St. Louis region via the I-270 and I-70 highway corridors.
Development is currently focused on small-scale commercial revitalization and infrastructure maintenance rather than major new construction projects.
The St. Louis County Assessor performs biennial property valuations to determine the tax base for all taxing jurisdictions within the county.
Parcels are subject to various special taxing districts, including school districts, fire protection districts, and community college levies.
Property insurance premiums in the region have seen upward pressure due to increased frequency of severe weather events and regional claims history.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter/data.census.gov for ZCTA 63136.
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.
Large community park featuring trails, fishing lakes, and picnic areas.
Major regional educational anchor located nearby.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.