The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65287 sells for about $146,500, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 65 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 65287 — Wooldridge
The housing market in 65287 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking affordability relative to the nearby Columbia market. Figures for specific metrics like price cuts and sale-to-list ratios are estimated based on regional trends as precise ZIP-level data is limited.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with affordable housing, while maintaining access to the employment hubs of Columbia.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 65 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 6.6% — 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 2.7%/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 2.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 65287, Boone 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 Sturgeon area are generally low and consistent with rural Boone County trends, remaining well below national averages.
The area is served by the Sturgeon R-V School District, which maintains a small-town educational environment with localized community support.
The region faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near regional creeks.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Columbia, MO metro area, with residents often commuting for employment in education, healthcare, and government sectors.
Property taxes are assessed by Boone County based on local millage rates, which include funding for the Sturgeon R-V School District and county-level services.
Residents primarily commute via US-63, providing a direct corridor to Columbia for employment and major services.
Local amenities include community parks and proximity to regional outdoor recreation areas in Boone County, with basic shopping and dining available in town.
The rental market is limited in depth, primarily consisting of single-family homes with low turnover and stable demand from local workers.
The economy is largely supported by the nearby Columbia labor market, with local employment centered on small businesses, agriculture, and the school district.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US-63 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill rather than large-scale commercial or mixed-use projects.
Boone County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to Sturgeon R-V School District taxes and standard Boone County municipal levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather, including wind and hail risks common in Central Missouri.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and World Population Review for ZCTA 65287.
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.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.