The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 63648 sells for about $145,000, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% 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 $950 a month.
ZIP 63648 — Irondale
The housing market in 63648 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand and affordability, though limited by the rural nature of the area and lack of new development. Figures are based on current local market observations and census data.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with a longer commute to regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% 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 5.6% · poverty 22.3% — 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 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 6.1%/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 63648, 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 Irondale are generally low compared to national averages, with property crime being the primary concern in this rural setting.
Schools serving the area are part of the North St. Francois County R-I School District, which provides standard rural educational services.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near creeks.
Economic growth is modest and primarily driven by local services, agriculture, and commuting to larger employment hubs in the St. Louis metropolitan periphery.
Property taxes are assessed by Washington County based on local millage rates that fund school districts, county services, and emergency response.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 45-60 minutes to reach major employment centers in the St. Louis metro area.
Local recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to nearby state parks, fishing, and rural trails, with limited commercial shopping options.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal short-term rental presence.
The local economy is largely supported by small-scale agriculture, local government, and retail services, with many residents commuting outside the county for work.
Public transit is not available; the area relies entirely on private vehicle transportation via state highways.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
The Washington County Assessor maintains property valuations based on periodic physical inspections and market sales data.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and county-level emergency service district levies.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the regional risk profile for wind and storm damage common in Missouri.
Missouri is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient trustee sales following default.
Missouri requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 63648 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.
- Family Fun Centre411.7 mi
- Farmington Water Park & Splash Pad4.515 mi
- Twin Eagle Lake Estates & Hideout4.712 mi
- Starlite Drive-In4.713.3 mi
- Thee Abbey Kitchen / Arcadia Academy4.616.7 mi
- Pasta House Co4.114.6 mi
- Hubs Pub and Grill4.211.5 mi
- Elephant Rocks State Park4.911.4 mi
- St. Joe State Park4.611.1 mi
- Missouri Mines State Historic Site4.610.8 mi
- Bonne Terre Mine "The Mine at Bonne Terre"4.611.1 mi
- Hughes Mountain Natural Area4.80.7 mi
- Missouri Mines State Historic Site4.610.8 mi
- Thee Abbey Kitchen / Arcadia Academy4.616.7 mi
- Battle of Pilot Knob State Historic Site4.614.1 mi
- The Space Museum and Grissom Center4.911.1 mi
- Elephant Rocks State Park4.911.4 mi
- St. Joe State Park4.611.1 mi
- Missouri Mines State Historic Site4.610.8 mi
- Hughes Mountain Natural Area4.80.7 mi
- Bonne Terre Lake4.510.6 mi
- Dickey Bub Farm & Home - Potosi4.48.7 mi
- Parkway Shopping Center48.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing basic recreational space.
Provides opportunities for fishing and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.