The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65066 sells for about $234,900, or $134 per square foot.
Prices are down 20.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 75 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $728 a month.
ZIP 65066 — Owensville
The 65066 housing market is currently experiencing a period of price stabilization following recent volatility. With a median listing price of $234,900 and a moderate supply of inventory, the market favors buyers who have more room for negotiation compared to previous years.
This ZIP is best suited for families and local workers seeking affordable, small-town living with a slower pace of life and lower cost of housing compared to nearby urban centers.
Median prices moved down 20.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 75 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
24% 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 2.9% · poverty 16.0% — 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 7.3%/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 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 65066, Gasconade 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 Owensville are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern in the region.
The area is served by the Gasconade County R-II School District, which maintains a stable academic reputation within the rural Missouri context.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near local creek beds, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and agricultural support services, with limited large-scale commercial development currently underway.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on fair market value, with specific levies for school districts and local municipal services.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to larger employment hubs like Washington or the St. Louis metro area.
Local amenities include Memorial Park and proximity to the Gasconade River for outdoor activities, with basic retail and dining options located in downtown Owensville.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand from local workers, with few short-term rental units available.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and agricultural sectors, providing stable employment for the immediate area.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with Highway 28 serving as the primary arterial route.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure rather than large-scale expansion.
The Gasconade County Assessor manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to Gasconade County R-II School District taxes and local municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for wind and hail damage remains a standard consideration for homeowners.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 65066 profile.
- Heartland Farms4.614 mi
- Bourbon Café and Coffee Saloon4.915 mi
- Snowensville Chicken & Burgers4.55.7 mi
- White Mule Winery and Bed & Breakfast4.811.5 mi
- Thunder Alley4.36.5 mi
- Gerald City Park4.512.4 mi
- Memorial Park4.66 mi
- Gerald City Park4.512.4 mi
- Memorial Park4.66 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Primary community park featuring sports fields and picnic areas.
Provides regional access for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.