The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65262 sells for about $245,000, or $142 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,101 a month.
ZIP 65262 — Kingdom City
The housing market in 65262 remains stable with limited inventory and steady price appreciation. Demand is driven by its strategic location for commuters, though the low volume of sales reflects a tight, rural market environment.
This ZIP is ideal for commuters working in Columbia or Jefferson City who prefer a quiet, rural lifestyle with easy highway access to major employment centers.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 3.5 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 0.0% · poverty 20.6% — 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 6.0%/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
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 65262, Callaway 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 the Kingdom City area are generally low, consistent with rural Callaway County trends and significantly below state urban averages.
The area is served by the North Callaway County R-I School District, which maintains a stable reputation for rural education standards.
The region is primarily inland with low flood risk, though standard Missouri wind and storm insurance coverage is recommended for property owners.
Economic momentum is driven by the intersection of I-70 and US-54, serving as a logistics and travel hub for the mid-Missouri region.
Property taxes are assessed by Callaway County based on local millage rates, which include funding for the school district and county services.
Residents primarily commute via I-70 to Columbia or Jefferson City, with average drive times ranging from 20 to 35 minutes.
Local recreation is centered on community parks and proximity to regional outdoor activities in the Missouri River valley.
The rental market is limited in depth, characterized by low turnover and a mix of single-family rentals and small multi-family units.
The economy is anchored by logistics, transportation, and service industries located at the major highway intersection.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with I-70 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on commercial expansion near the highway interchange and limited residential infill.
The Callaway County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to North Callaway County R-I School District taxes and various county-level service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low-hazard profile compared to more disaster-prone regions.
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.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Major hub for travel services, dining, and logistics businesses.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.