The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 63736 sells for about $332,450, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $990 a month.
ZIP 63736 — Benton
The housing market in 63736 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a small rural community. Prices have seen modest appreciation, but the limited number of closed sales makes the market sensitive to individual listing activity. Figures for specific metrics like price cuts and months of supply are estimated based on regional trends as precise ZIP-level data is not published.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural, small-town lifestyle with affordable housing options and a slower pace of life.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 8.6 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% 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 1.2% · poverty 16.8% — 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 11.2%/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 11.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 63736, Scott 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 Kelly R-II School District, which provides local public education for the community.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near low-lying areas.
Benton serves as the county seat of Scott County with an economy largely anchored by local government, agriculture, and proximity to regional trade hubs in Cape Girardeau.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by the Scott County Assessor; rates are determined by local school district and municipal levies.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to regional employment centers in Cape Girardeau via local highways.
Local recreation is centered on community parks and proximity to rural outdoor spaces, with broader shopping and dining amenities located in nearby Cape Girardeau.
The rental market is limited in depth, primarily consisting of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal short-term rental activity.
The economy is driven by agricultural production, local government administration, and small-scale retail services.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use; there is no public transit infrastructure.
No major large-scale commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this ZIP.
The Scott County Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Kelly R-II School District taxes and standard county-level levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events common in Southeast Missouri.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 63736 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.
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.