The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 63830 sells for about $136,300, or $78 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 92 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $800 a month.
ZIP 63830 — Caruthersville
The housing market in 63830 is characterized by low inventory and modest price appreciation, reflecting a stable but slow-growth rural economy. Sales volume remains low, and the market is driven primarily by local demand rather than external investment. Figures for months of supply and specific permit activity are based on regional estimates as precise ZIP-level data is not currently published.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and workers seeking affordable housing options in a rural, riverfront community, rather than investors or commuters looking for high-growth urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 92 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.2% · poverty 28.5% — 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 5.8%/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 4.5%/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 63830, Pemiscot 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 Caruthersville are higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported issue in the region.
Public schools in the area are generally rated below average, with the Caruthersville School District serving the majority of the student population.
The area is located near the Mississippi River, presenting a moderate risk for seasonal flooding; standard property insurance is available but flood insurance is highly recommended.
Economic momentum is largely driven by local agriculture, manufacturing, and regional logistics, with limited large-scale commercial development currently underway.
Property taxes are assessed by Pemiscot County based on local millage rates; there are no special MUD or PID districts commonly found in larger metropolitan areas.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with most residents working within the immediate Caruthersville area or commuting to nearby towns via US-412 and I-155.
Recreational amenities include local parks, access to the Mississippi River for fishing and boating, and proximity to regional golf courses.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with low vacancy rates and limited new multi-family inventory.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, regional manufacturing, and public sector employment.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use; there is no significant public transit infrastructure.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction.
The Pemiscot County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are served by the Caruthersville School District and local utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though hazard coverage for wind and flood is a standard consideration for homeowners.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
- River City Adventure Park4.93.8 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 resource.
Provides access to fishing and river views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.