The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65584 sells for about $237,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +17.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 53 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,072 a month.
ZIP 65584
The 65584 housing market is currently very competitive, driven by strong demand from the military community and limited inventory. Prices have seen significant year-over-year growth of 17.3%, reflecting a tight supply-demand balance. While rental rates are also rising, the area remains more affordable than the national average, supporting continued buyer interest.
This ZIP is ideal for military families, civilian employees of Fort Leonard Wood, and budget-conscious buyers seeking a competitive housing market with proximity to major regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 17.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 53 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
14% 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 5.6% · poverty 13.0% — 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 8.3%/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 8.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 65584, 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.
Crime rates in the area are generally considered moderate, with trends remaining stable relative to regional averages in Pulaski County.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Waynesville R-VI School District, which maintains a mixed performance profile with an average GreatSchools rating of 5 out of 10.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, with insurance premiums reflecting these regional hazard profiles.
Economic momentum is heavily tied to the proximity of Fort Leonard Wood, which serves as the primary anchor employer and driver of local housing demand and infrastructure development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by the Pulaski County Assessor; the area is subject to standard Missouri school district and municipal levies without specialized MUD/PID structures common in other states.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with most residents traveling short distances to Fort Leonard Wood or along the I-44 corridor for employment.
The area offers access to outdoor amenities including the Roubidoux Spring and various parks along the Gasconade River, with local shopping and dining concentrated in the St. Robert commercial district.
The rental market is characterized by high demand driven by military personnel and civilian contractors, with rents showing a 17% year-over-year increase as of August 2026.
The economy is dominated by the presence of Fort Leonard Wood, which provides a stable base of military and civilian employment, supplemented by retail and service sectors.
Transportation is primarily served by the I-44 highway corridor, which provides the main artery for regional travel and commuting.
Development is largely focused on residential expansion to accommodate the needs of the military installation and local workforce.
The Pulaski County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are served by the Waynesville R-VI School District and standard municipal utility districts.
Property insurance rates are influenced by the area's exposure to severe weather events, including wind and hail, which are common in the Missouri Ozarks.
Missouri is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaults.
Missouri requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home, though it is limited in scope compared to other states.
Data retrieved from ZCTA-level census profiles and local market aggregators.
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 popular local landmark known for diving and scenic walking trails.
The primary retail and dining hub serving the immediate area.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 16.5% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $276,000 (16.5% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $276,000 (+16.5% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.