The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 64443 sells for about $260,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $754 a month.
ZIP 64443 — Easton
The housing market in 64443 is characterized by low inventory and stable, modest price growth. Activity is driven by local demand for rural residential properties, with limited new construction and a reliance on the nearby St. Joseph economy. Market conditions remain steady with minimal volatility.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with proximity to the amenities of St. Joseph.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 1.1% · poverty 15.3% — 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 5.2%/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 5.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 64443, Buchanan 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 East Buchanan school system, which provides rural-focused educational services.
The region is primarily subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events.
Economic momentum is driven by agricultural operations and proximity to the St. Joseph employment hub.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value, with specific levies for school districts and local municipal services.
Residents primarily commute by personal vehicle to St. Joseph, which serves as the regional employment and service core.
Local recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, with limited commercial shopping and dining options within the immediate ZIP.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, primarily serving local workers and long-term residents.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and small-scale service industries, with many residents commuting to St. Joseph for employment.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use via regional highway corridors.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported for this rural ZIP.
The Buchanan County Assessor manages property valuations based on annual market assessments.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and standard county-level service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the regional risk profile for severe weather and wind 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.
Serves as a primary community anchor for the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.