The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 63630 sells for about $185,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $925 a month.
ZIP 63630 — Cadet
The housing market in 63630 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by buyers seeking affordable rural housing, though the market is constrained by limited new construction and a reliance on commuting to larger employment centers.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking affordable, rural living who are willing to commute for employment in larger urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.2% · poverty 16.0% — 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 5.4%/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 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 63630, Washington 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 Cadet area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Kingston K-14 School District, which provides rural educational services with moderate performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near local creeks.
Economic momentum is modest, driven largely by local services, agriculture, and commuting to larger employment hubs in the St. Louis metro area.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Washington County, with rates determined by local school district and municipal levies.
Commuting typically requires a private vehicle, with most residents driving 45-60 minutes to reach major employment centers in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Recreational opportunities are centered on outdoor activities, including proximity to the Mark Twain National Forest and local state parks for hiking and fishing.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is primarily supported by small-scale retail, agriculture, and regional manufacturing, with many residents commuting to the St. Louis metro area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with access to major highways providing the primary link to regional employment hubs.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
The Washington County Assessor maintains property valuations based on periodic market analysis and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide levies for emergency services and road maintenance.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including risks associated with wind and storm damage.
Net domestic migration to the region has been stable, with a slight trend of residents moving from urban centers to rural areas.
Missouri operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaulted mortgages.
Sellers are required to provide a disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property, including known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 63630.
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.
- Family Fun Centre412.5 mi
- Twin Eagle Lake Estates & Hideout4.74.9 mi
- Starlite Drive-In4.71.7 mi
- Hubs Pub and Grill4.211.7 mi
- The Bullpen4.417.1 mi
- Farmington Empire Speedway4.219.5 mi
- Washington State Park4.76.5 mi
- St. Francois State Park4.611.7 mi
- Haunted Ridge Rocks4.93.1 mi
- Starlite Drive-In4.71.7 mi
- Bonne Terre Mine "The Mine at Bonne Terre"4.611.2 mi
- Missouri Mines State Historic Site4.616.5 mi
- The Space Museum and Grissom Center4.911.2 mi
- Washington State Park4.76.5 mi
- St. Francois State Park4.611.7 mi
- Hughes Mountain Natural Area4.812.9 mi
- Bonne Terre Lake4.511.4 mi
- Walther Park4.512.7 mi
- Dickey Bub Farm & Home - Potosi4.45.2 mi
- Parkway Shopping Center45.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive public land offering hiking, camping, and outdoor recreation.
Features historic CCC structures, hiking trails, and river access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.