The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65237 sells for about $215,000, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $756 a month.
ZIP 65237 — Bunceton
The housing market in 65237 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, reflecting its rural nature. Prices have seen modest growth, but the market remains balanced with limited new development activity. Most data points are sourced from recent census and local market trends.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with a longer commute to larger employment centers.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.2% · poverty 8.0% — 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 7.2%/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 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 65237, Cooper 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 Bunceton are generally low, consistent with rural Cooper County trends and significantly below state and national averages.
The area is served by the Cooper County R-IV School District, which provides a small-town educational environment with limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger suburban districts.
The region faces standard Midwestern risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Lamine River.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture and small-scale commerce, with limited new large-scale infrastructure or corporate development.
Property taxes are assessed by Cooper County based on local millage rates, which include funding for school districts and county services; no special MUD or PID districts are prevalent.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving 20-30 minutes to reach employment hubs in Boonville or Columbia.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to local parks and proximity to the Katy Trail State Park for hiking and cycling.
The rental market is limited in depth, characterized by low turnover and a lack of large multi-family complexes, with most rentals being single-family homes.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and small-business services, with many residents commuting to larger nearby cities for professional employment.
Public transit is non-existent; 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 the ZIP code.
The Cooper County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to Cooper County R-IV School District taxes and standard county-level service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but sensitive to regional severe weather events, particularly wind and hail damage.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 65237 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.
A major regional trail system offering extensive hiking and biking opportunities.
Local community park providing basic recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.