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U.S. ZIP Code · MO65608

Douglas County

Typical home value

$229,624[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.3%
5-year / yr
+8.8%
10-year / yr
+9.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-19.2%
vs metro
vs state
-4.5%
ZIP 65608 location in MO
Location of ZIP 65608 in MO

Price history

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

The typical home in 65608 is worth $229,624. Over the past year, values have risen 5.3%. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$852[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
8,545[3]
Median household income
$44,607[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+5[5]
Moved in
352
Moved out
347

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • AVA ELEM.

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · AVA R-I

    565 students

  • AVA HIGH

    High · Grades 9–12 · AVA R-I

    424 students

  • AVA MIDDLE

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · AVA R-I

    387 students

  • PLAINVIEW ELEM.

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · PLAINVIEW R-VIII

    94 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$1,161
Loan principal$183,700
Down payment$45,925
Total interest paid$234,299

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$1,423
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
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 65608?
The typical home in 65608 is worth $229,624, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 65608?
Home values in 65608 are up 5.3% over the past year, and up 8.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 65608?
The effective property tax rate in 65608 is 0.4% — roughly $852 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 65608?
ZIP code 65608 has a population of 8,545 and a median household income of $44,607.

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