The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 71639 sells for about $90,800, or $65 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 115 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $761 a month.
ZIP 71639 — Dumas
The housing market in 71639 remains stable with low price volatility and limited inventory turnover. Market conditions are driven by local economic factors and a steady, albeit slow, demand for affordable housing. No significant new developments or major shifts in market sentiment were observed during the current period.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and workers seeking affordable housing options in a rural setting, rather than investors or commuters looking for high-growth urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 115 days on market with 5.6 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.2% · poverty 28.0% — 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 1.7%/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 2.3%/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 71639, Desha County AR
Crime rates in Dumas are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported issue in the region.
Schools in the area are part of the Dumas School District, which faces challenges typical of rural Arkansas districts regarding funding and academic performance metrics.
The area is located in a region with moderate flood risk, particularly near the Mississippi River delta, and requires standard property insurance coverage for wind and storm damage.
Economic momentum is largely tied to the agricultural sector and local manufacturing, with limited new large-scale commercial development currently reported.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Disabled Veteran Total Property Tax Exemption: Provides a 100% exemption from all ad valorem real property taxes on the principal homestead. Formula: Net Ad Valorem Tax Due = $0.00. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Senior and Disabled Assessment Freeze: Freezes the assessed taxable value of the homestead at the prevailing assessed value at the time the owner becomes eligible or purchases the property. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas State Homestead Property Tax Credit: Provides a direct reduction against ad valorem property taxes up to $350.00 (increased to $350 by Act 655 of 2009; further statutory increases may apply up to $425 depending on legislative session). Formula: Final Tax Due = max($0, Gross Ad Valorem Tax - Homestead Credit). State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Amendment 79 Assessment Growth Caps (Assessment Limitation): Caps annual assessed value growth following a countywide reappraisal: homestead parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 5% per year, and non-homestead residential parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 10% per year until taxable assessment reaches… State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment Ratio and Valuation: Imposes an ad valorem property tax based on a uniform statutory assessment ratio of 20% of true market value.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with most residents traveling locally within Desha County for employment.
Local recreation includes access to community parks and proximity to regional hunting and fishing areas common in the Arkansas Delta.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited new inventory, with demand driven by local workforce needs.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, food processing, and local government services.
Transportation is primarily served by state highways; there is no significant public transit infrastructure.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential maintenance and local infrastructure improvements.
The Desha County Assessor manages property valuations based on periodic reappraisals.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and county-level service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including severe storm and flood risks.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 71639 profile.
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.
- Arkansas Post National Memorial4.810.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and recreational facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.