The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 63561 sells for about $145,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 82 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $383 a month.
ZIP 63561 — Queen City
The housing market in 63561 is characterized by low inventory and slow, steady price appreciation typical of a rural Missouri community. Demand remains consistent but limited by the small population base, resulting in a stable market with minimal volatility. Current conditions reflect a balanced environment where affordability remains the primary driver for local buyers.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking an affordable, quiet rural lifestyle, as well as those working in local agriculture or nearby regional hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 82 days on market with 6.4 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 1.1% · poverty 7.1% — 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 6.1%/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 4.6%/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 63561, Schuyler 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 Queen City are generally low and consistent with rural Missouri trends, remaining well below national averages for violent and property crime.
The area is served by the Schuyler County R-I School District, which provides a small-town educational environment with limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger suburban districts.
The region faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events, with standard flood risks primarily confined to low-lying areas near local creeks.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture, small-scale retail, and public sector employment within Schuyler County.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by the Schuyler County Assessor; the rate is determined by the aggregate of school, county, and municipal levies.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to nearby towns like Kirksville for employment and major services.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including local parks and proximity to rural landscapes, with limited commercial shopping and dining options.
The rental market is small and tight, with limited inventory and low turnover, primarily serving local workers and long-term residents.
The economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, local government, and small-business services, with limited industrial diversification.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure available in the area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in the ZIP.
The Schuyler County Assessor maintains property valuations based on periodic market analysis and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district levies, with no significant MUD or PID special districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though coverage for wind and hail damage remains a standard consideration for homeowners.
Net domestic migration is relatively flat, with a slight trend of younger residents moving to larger regional employment centers.
Missouri is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaults under state statutes.
Missouri requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement, though the scope is generally limited compared to other states.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 63561 profile.
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 park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Features local historical architecture and community heritage sites.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.