The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65265 sells for about $196,265, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +9.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $693 a month.
ZIP 65265 — Mexico
The housing market in 65265 is characterized by affordability but faces significant headwinds from high vacancy rates and limited price appreciation. While home values have seen a modest year-over-year increase, the rental market remains soft, suggesting a challenging environment for investors. Overall, the market is stable but requires careful navigation due to local economic constraints.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and budget-conscious buyers seeking affordable housing, though it presents challenges for investors due to vacancy rates.
Median prices moved up 9.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% 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 5.9% · poverty 17.3% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 65265, Audrain 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 Mexico School District, which provides standard public education services for the local community.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing and agricultural support industries, with steady but modest development activity.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by the Audrain County Assessor, with rates determined by local school district and municipal levies.
Residents primarily commute via local highway corridors to regional employment centers in Audrain County.
The area features local parks and community facilities, with access to regional outdoor recreation and shopping within the city of Mexico.
The rental market exhibits high vacancy pressure, with approximately 13.8% of housing units vacant and a median rent of $810.
The economy is driven by manufacturing, agriculture, and local service sectors within Audrain County.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, relying on regional highway access.
Development is focused on maintaining existing infrastructure with limited new large-scale residential projects reported.
The Audrain County Assessor manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to local school district and municipal tax levies.
Data retrieved from census.gov ZCTA profiles.
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 municipal park system providing community green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.