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U.S. ZIP Code · MO64503

Buchanan County · St. Joseph, MO-KS

Typical home value

$175,256[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+7.9%
5-year / yr
+7.2%
10-year / yr
+6.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-38.3%
vs metro
-26.9%
vs state
-27.1%
ZIP 64503 location in MO
Location of ZIP 64503 in MO

Price history

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

The typical home in 64503 is worth $175,256 — 26.9% below the St. Joseph, MO-KS median. Over the past year, values have risen 7.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $925 a month — a 6.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$925[2]
Gross yield
6.3%[2]
Cap rate
3.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,344[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
No Rating
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
11,954[3]
Median household income
$53,039[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-90[5]
Moved in
1,859
Moved out
1,949

Schools

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

Public schools
3
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
0
  • SPRING GARDEN MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · ST. JOSEPH

    443 students

  • SKAITH ELEM.

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · ST. JOSEPH

    424 students

  • PICKETT ELEM.

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · ST. JOSEPH

    277 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 yield6.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.8%
Annual rent$11,100

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$886
Loan principal$140,205
Down payment$35,051
Total interest paid$178,823

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 ratio1.24
Monthly cost to own$1,145
Monthly rent$925

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
64th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
52nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 64503?
The typical home in 64503 is worth $175,256, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 64503?
Home values in 64503 are up 7.9% over the past year, and up 7.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 64503?
A typical home in 64503 rents for about $925 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 64503?
The effective property tax rate in 64503 is 0.8% — roughly $1,344 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 64503?
ZIP code 64503 has a population of 11,954 and a median household income of $53,039.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Amazonia, MO

    Typical home
    $175,825
    Gross yield
  • Troy, KS

    Typical home
    $169,346
    Gross yield
  • St. Joseph, MO

    Typical home
    $168,339
    Gross yield
  • Wathena, KS

    Typical home
    $184,842
    Gross yield
  • Highland, KS

    Typical home
    $165,362
    Gross yield
  • Maysville, MO

    Typical home
    $210,188
    Gross yield

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