The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65649 sells for about $250,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are down 7.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $941 a month.
ZIP 65649 — Fair Play
The housing market in ZIP 65649 is characterized by low transaction volume and stable, rural-market pricing. Current data indicates a median price of $250,000, though the small sample size of closed sales makes this figure highly sensitive to individual property types. Market activity remains slow, reflecting the area's remote location and limited inventory.
This area is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees and families who prioritize affordability over proximity to urban employment centers.
Median prices moved down 7.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 5.8 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 10.0% · poverty 13.8% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 65649, Polk 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.
The area is served by the Fair Play R-II School District, which maintains a small-town educational environment.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern severe weather risks, including thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by local agricultural and small-scale service industries with limited large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Polk County based on local millage rates, which include funding for the school district and county services.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with travel times to larger employment hubs like Bolivar or Springfield exceeding 30 minutes.
Local recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, with proximity to Pomme de Terre Lake and various regional parks for fishing and boating.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and primarily consists of single-family homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is largely agricultural and service-oriented, with many residents commuting to larger neighboring towns for employment.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use via state highways, with no public transit infrastructure available.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
The Polk County Assessor's office manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to the Fair Play R-II School District and standard county-level taxing jurisdictions.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and hail exposure common in Southwest Missouri.
Missouri is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively rapid trustee sales following default.
Missouri law requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement, though it is limited in scope compared to other states.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 65649 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.
- B&B Theatres Bolivar Cinema 54.410.8 mi
- Stockton State Park4.68.1 mi
- Stockton State Park Marina4.77.3 mi
- Dunnegan Memorial Park4.810.2 mi
- B&B Theatres Bolivar Cinema 54.410.8 mi
- Stockton State Park4.68.1 mi
- Stockton State Park Marina4.77.3 mi
- Dunnegan Memorial Park4.810.2 mi
- Cribbs Family Youth Park4.310.3 mi
- Stockton State Park Marina4.77.3 mi
- Mutton Creek Marina & Campgrounds4.510.7 mi
- Orleans Trail Resort & Restaurant4.111.4 mi
- Orleans Trail Marina, Inc.3.811.2 mi
- Dollar General3.912.7 mi
- Springfield-Branson National Airport4.427.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional reservoir offering boating, fishing, and camping opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.