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Festus, MO — ZIP 63028

Population: 28,457 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 63028 (Festus, MO) is $306,075 — up 6.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $142,500 after a median 99 days on market. Typical rent runs $970/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$306,075

Median home value

+6.2%

1-year change

99

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$306,075
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+15.2%
5-year appreciation
+28.0%
10-year appreciation
+72.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$306,075
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$142,500
Median list price
$287,000
Median price per sqft
$121
1-year sale-price change
-32.9%
Median days on market
99 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
81
Sale-to-list ratio
101.9%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
19 days
New listings (monthly)
44

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$970/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$840/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,070/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,380/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,590/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
FESTUS R-VI, JEFFERSON CO. R-VII
Schools include
FESTUS ELEM., FESTUS SR. HIGH, FESTUS MIDDLE, FESTUS INTERMEDIATE, PLATTIN PRIMARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, lightning, tornado, coldWave, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Washington County Lead District - Old Mines (19.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
225
Days with Moderate air quality
121
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
185

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
30,713
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
32,202

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park (22 mi)
National parks include
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park, Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Gateway Arch National Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Aire Parque Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) (41 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSON
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+778 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
27.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,756
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
67.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
39,961
Average weekly wage
$920
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
686

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 63028State medianUS median
Median home value$306,075$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$142,500$249,900$325,000
Median days on market99 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$970/mo$1,417/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,756$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 63028?
$306,075.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 63028?
$142,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 63028?
Median days on market: 99 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 63028?
Typical rent: $970/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 63028?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, lightning, tornado, coldWave, earthquake.
Is ZIP 63028 in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 63028?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 63028?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 63028?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 63028?
9 schools (3 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 63028 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 63028?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 63028?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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