The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 63755 sells for about $265,000, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $936 a month.
ZIP 63755 — Jackson
The housing market in 63755 remains robust, characterized by steady price appreciation and consistent demand from local buyers. Low inventory levels continue to support a seller-friendly environment, though rising interest rates have moderated the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to quality schools and a lower cost of living compared to larger metropolitan areas.
Median prices moved up 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% 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 1.8% · poverty 8.3% — 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 6.9%/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 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 63755, Cape Girardeau 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 Jackson are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern in the region.
The Jackson R-II School District is highly regarded locally, consistently maintaining strong academic performance and extracurricular programs.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near creeks.
Jackson serves as a growing residential hub for the Cape Girardeau micropolitan area, with steady development in new single-family subdivisions and retail expansion along major corridors.
Property taxes are assessed by Cape Girardeau County based on market value, with rates determined by local school district, city, and county levies.
Most residents commute by car to nearby Cape Girardeau for employment, with typical drive times ranging from 15 to 20 minutes via I-55 or MO-72.
The area features extensive local parks, including Jackson City Park, and is within short driving distance of the Mississippi River and various regional golf courses.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and consistent demand, with a mix of single-family homes and small apartment complexes.
The economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and manufacturing, with major employers including Saint Francis Healthcare and Southeast Missouri State University nearby.
The area is primarily served by I-55, providing critical north-south connectivity to St. Louis and Memphis.
City planning focuses on infrastructure upgrades to support residential growth and commercial expansion along the Highway 61 corridor.
The Cape Girardeau County Assessor maintains property valuations based on biennial reassessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to Jackson R-II School District taxes and various municipal service districts.
Property insurance premiums are moderate but reflect regional exposure to severe weather events.
Missouri has seen modest net domestic migration gains, with regional growth concentrated in suburban hubs like Jackson.
Missouri is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaults.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects.
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.
A large community park featuring walking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
Private golf course serving the broader region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.