The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65604 sells for about $165,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $798 a month.
ZIP 65604 — Arcola
The housing market in 65604 remains stable with modest year-over-year price growth. Demand is supported by local affordability, though inventory remains tight, keeping the market in a seller-leaning position.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious family buyers and first-time homeowners seeking proximity to the Springfield metro area without the higher costs of urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.0% · poverty 5.9% — 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 4.1%/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 3.9%/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 65604, Christian 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 this area are generally lower than the regional average for the Springfield metro, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of the local district, which maintains a moderate performance rating compared to state averages.
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.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Springfield regional economy, with steady employment in healthcare, education, and retail sectors.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on fair market value, with specific millage rates applied for school districts and local municipal services.
Residents primarily commute by car to the Springfield employment core, with average drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes.
The area offers access to local community parks and is within a short drive of larger regional lakes and outdoor recreational facilities.
The rental market is characterized by stable demand and low vacancy rates, with a mix of long-term residential rentals and limited short-term housing.
The economy is anchored by the Springfield regional labor market, with significant employment in healthcare, manufacturing, and retail trade.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use, with access to major highway corridors connecting to the Springfield metro area.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and infrastructure maintenance.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide emergency service district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage available for wind and hail damage.
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.
- College Station Theaters4.718.1 mi
- Jump Mania4.218.3 mi
- 417 Escape Artist4.819.2 mi
- Craft Axe Throwing4.918.5 mi
- Ozark Empire Fairgrounds(Springfield MO)4.316.9 mi
- Great Southern Bank Arena4.518.9 mi
- Relics Antique Mall4.518.5 mi
- Discovery Center of Springfield4.518.5 mi
- Route 66 Stadium4.718.9 mi
- Bois D'Arc Conservation Area4.74.9 mi
- Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site4.83.1 mi
- Jackson Street Park4.69.1 mi
- Spencer Station4.910.1 mi
- Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium4.818.9 mi
- Wilson's Creek National Battlefield4.816.5 mi
- Discovery Center of Springfield4.518.5 mi
- Pythian Castle4.119.2 mi
- Gillioz Theatre4.718.4 mi
- Bois D'Arc Conservation Area4.74.9 mi
- Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site4.83.1 mi
- Jackson Street Park4.69.1 mi
- Ash Grove City Park4.51.3 mi
- Mutton Creek Marina & Campgrounds4.518.9 mi
- Deer Lake Golf Course3.613 mi
- Dollar General4.19.7 mi
- Springfield-Branson National Airport4.412.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides walking trails and playground facilities for residents.
Features a variety of local dining and essential retail services.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.