The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65457 sells for about $219,400, or $136 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 65457 — Devils Elbow
The housing market in 65457 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural, low-density area. Prices have seen modest appreciation, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. Most figures are based on current ACS and local market data; specific metrics like active listings and days on market are estimated based on regional rural trends.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking rural living, outdoor enthusiasts, and individuals working at or near Fort Leonard Wood who prefer a quiet, low-density environment.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 7.3% — 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 4.7%/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 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 65457, Pulaski 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 located in a rural region of the Ozarks with standard regional risks for severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near the Big Piney River.
Economic activity is primarily driven by local agriculture, tourism related to the Big Piney River, and proximity to Fort Leonard Wood.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Pulaski County; the area is subject to standard Missouri school district and county levies.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to nearby employment hubs like St. Robert or Fort Leonard Wood.
The area is defined by its proximity to the Big Piney River, offering significant opportunities for fishing, floating, and outdoor recreation.
The rental market is limited and primarily serves local workers and those associated with the nearby military installation.
The economy is heavily influenced by the proximity to Fort Leonard Wood and the regional tourism sector.
Parcels are subject to Pulaski County property tax levies and local school district assessments.
Insurance premiums are generally stable but reflect regional risks for wind and storm damage common in the Missouri Ozarks.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 65457 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.
A major regional waterway popular for fishing and floating.
A historic area along the original Route 66 alignment.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.