The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 71678 sells for about $145,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 71678 — Yorktown
The housing market in 71678 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Market activity is driven by local demand rather than speculative investment, resulting in a balanced environment for buyers and sellers. Figures for active listings and price cuts are based on current local market observations.
This ZIP is best suited for long-term residents, retirees, or those seeking affordable rural living who are comfortable with a car-dependent lifestyle and limited local amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · poverty 16.2% — a stable, low-distress 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 6.1%/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 4.7%/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 71678, Ashley County AR
Crime rates in this rural area are generally lower than the state average, with property crime being the primary concern; specific trend data is not determinable.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of rural district systems with limited extracurricular offerings and moderate academic performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying zones; insurance availability is stable but premiums are rising.
Economic momentum is slow, driven primarily by agriculture and local services with limited new commercial or infrastructure development.
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 residents traveling to nearby regional hubs for employment; public transit is not available.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities such as fishing and hunting in nearby state lands, with limited local shopping and dining options.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with most rentals being single-family homes or mobile homes.
The local economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, timber, and small-scale retail services.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles via state highways; there is no public transit infrastructure.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic reappraisals to ensure property values align with market trends.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide levies for emergency services and road maintenance.
Property insurance remains available, though premiums have seen upward pressure due to regional weather risks.
Net domestic migration is stable with a slight trend toward rural relocation.
Arkansas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for efficient processing of defaults.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement regarding known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Pine Bluff Convention Center4.117.4 mi
- Arkansas Railroad Museum4.917.3 mi
- Arts & Science Center-Se Arkansas4.617.6 mi
- Cane Creek State Park4.67.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive outdoor recreation and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.