The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 63863 sells for about $145,000, or $88 per square foot.
Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $669 a month.
ZIP 63863 — Malden
The housing market in 63863 is stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Sales activity remains consistent with historical norms for this rural area, driven by local demand rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and workers seeking affordable housing in a quiet, rural setting with a low cost of living.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 0.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.2% · poverty 22.8% — a mixed stability 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 7.6%/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 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 63863, Dunklin 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 Malden are generally consistent with regional trends for rural Southeast Missouri, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by the Malden R-I School District, which provides standard public education services for the local community.
The region is primarily concerned with flood risks associated with the Mississippi River basin and occasional severe wind events.
Economic momentum is driven by local agriculture and small-scale manufacturing, with limited new large-scale infrastructure development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Dunklin County, with rates determined by local school district and municipal levies.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby regional hubs like Kennett or Sikeston for employment.
Local amenities include city parks and community sports facilities, with access to regional outdoor recreation in the Bootheel area.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand, with limited new multi-family construction.
The economy is anchored by agricultural production, processing, and local retail services.
Transportation is dominated by highway access via US-62 and MO-25, with no public transit infrastructure.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently under construction.
Dunklin County assesses property based on market value with periodic reappraisals.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and local municipal utility fees.
Property insurance premiums are moderate, reflecting the rural risk profile of the Missouri Bootheel.
Net domestic migration is stable with a slight trend toward out-migration common in rural Missouri.
Missouri is a non-judicial foreclosure state with a standard notice period.
Sellers are required to provide a standard real estate disclosure form regarding property condition.
Data retrieved from 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.
Central community green space with playground and picnic areas.
Local nine-hole course serving the immediate area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.