The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 63558 sells for about $125,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $581 a month.
ZIP 63558 — Newark
The housing market in 63558 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a stable, rural Missouri community. Prices remain affordable and have seen modest, steady appreciation over the last decade. Market conditions are driven by local demand and limited new construction, resulting in a balanced environment for buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees or families looking for affordability and a small-town community environment.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.9% · poverty 10.8% — a stable, low-distress 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 4.4%/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 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 63558, Macon 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 the New Cambria area are generally low, consistent with rural Macon County trends and significantly below state and national averages.
Public education is provided by the Macon County R-I School District, which maintains a stable academic reputation typical of small rural Missouri districts.
The area faces standard Midwestern risks, primarily severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events, with low overall flood risk outside of immediate creek floodplains.
Economic momentum is modest and tied to regional agricultural and small-scale manufacturing sectors, with limited new large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Macon County based on local millage rates, which include funding for school districts and county services; no special MUD or PID districts are prevalent.
Commutes are primarily by private vehicle, with residents traveling to nearby towns like Macon or Brookfield for employment and services.
Recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, including local parks and proximity to regional hunting, fishing, and small-town community events.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family homes with low turnover and stable, affordable rent levels.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture, local retail, and small-scale services, with many residents commuting to larger regional hubs.
Transportation is entirely dependent on personal vehicles, with access via local county roads and state highways.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Macon County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a biennial cycle based on market trends.
Parcels are served by the Macon County R-I School District and standard county-level utility and emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the low-density rural environment and moderate hazard exposure.
Net domestic migration is stable, with modest turnover typical of rural Missouri communities.
Missouri is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaults.
Missouri requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement, though the scope is limited compared to other states.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Local community green space for recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.