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U.S. ZIP Code · MO63703

Cape Girardeau County · Cape Girardeau, MO-IL

Typical home value

$126,668[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.9%
5-year / yr
+5.1%
10-year / yr
+4.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-55.4%
vs metro
-38.3%
vs state
-47.3%
ZIP 63703 location in MO
Location of ZIP 63703 in MO

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 63703 is worth $126,668 — 38.3% below the Cape Girardeau, MO-IL median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.9%. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$872[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Cape Girardeau County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
8,201[3]
Median household income
$38,695[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Cape Girardeau County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-62[5]
Moved in
1,933
Moved out
1,995

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
3
  • CENTRAL HIGH

    High · Grades 9–12 · CAPE GIRARDEAU 63

    1,315 students

  • JEFFERSON ELEM.

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · CAPE GIRARDEAU 63

    470 students

  • PARKVIEW SCHOOL

    Other · Grades K–12 · MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED

    26 students

  • CAPE GIRARDEAU CAR TECH CTR.

    High · Grades 9–12 · CAPE GIRARDEAU 63

    0 students

  • ECHO DAY TREATMENT CTR.

    High · Grades 6–12 · DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE

    0 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$641
Loan principal$101,334
Down payment$25,334
Total interest paid$129,246

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$819
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
75th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
64th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 63703?
The typical home in 63703 is worth $126,668, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 63703?
Home values in 63703 are up 5.9% over the past year, and up 5.1% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 63703?
The effective property tax rate in 63703 is 0.7% — roughly $872 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 63703?
ZIP code 63703 has a population of 8,201 and a median household income of $38,695.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Olive Branch CDP, IL

    Typical home
    $130,696
    Gross yield
  • Tamms, IL

    Typical home
    $111,817
    Gross yield
  • East Cape Girardeau, IL

    Typical home
    $81,484
    Gross yield
  • Marble Hill, MO

    Typical home
    $185,336
    Gross yield
  • Glen Allen, MO

    Typical home
    $205,196
    Gross yield
  • Cairo, IL

    Typical home
    $40,006
    Gross yield

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