The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65333 sells for about $140,000, or $115 per square foot.
Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 65333 — Houstonia
The housing market in 65333 is characterized by low inventory and very limited sales activity, typical of a rural Missouri community. Prices remain stable with little evidence of significant appreciation or price-cutting pressure. Most data points for specific market metrics like median price change or days on market are estimated based on limited local listings due to the lack of high-volume transaction data.
This ZIP is best suited for rural-lifestyle seekers, retirees, and local agricultural workers who prioritize affordability and small-town community over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.3% · poverty 9.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 65333, Pettis 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.
Property taxes are assessed by Pettis County based on local millage rates; specific exemptions for seniors and veterans may apply under Missouri state law.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commutes to nearby employment hubs like Sedalia or Marshall via US-65 and local state highways.
Recreational options are limited to rural outdoor activities and small community parks within the immediate vicinity of Houstonia.
The rental market is extremely limited with low turnover and minimal institutional investor presence.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and small-scale local services, with most residents commuting to larger neighboring towns for employment.
Public transit is not available; the area is entirely dependent on private vehicle transportation.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
The Pettis County Assessor maintains property valuations for tax purposes, typically reassessed on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are served by local school districts and county-level emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and regional weather-related hazard exposure.
Missouri is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively rapid trustee sales following default.
Missouri law requires sellers to provide a disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property, though some exemptions apply.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 65333 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 green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.