The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72021 sells for about $83,800, or $55 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $750 a month.
ZIP 72021 — Brinkley
The housing market in 72021 is characterized by low price points and limited inventory, reflecting a stable but slow-moving rural market. Values have remained relatively flat, and the market is driven by local demand rather than speculative investment. Figures for specific metrics like price cuts and days on market are estimated based on regional trends as exact ZIP-level data is not published.
This ZIP code is best suited for budget-conscious buyers and those seeking a quiet, small-town atmosphere in a rural setting.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 6.8 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 22.0% — 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 2.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 72021, Monroe County AR
Local schools are primarily served by the Brinkley School District, which provides primary and secondary education options within the community.
The area is located in eastern Arkansas, which is subject to regional flood risks and severe weather patterns common to the Mississippi Delta region.
Economic momentum is largely tied to local agriculture and small-scale commerce, with limited large-scale industrial development 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.
The area is situated in the Metro Little Rock region, with residents typically relying on personal vehicles for transit to regional employment hubs.
Local amenities include small community parks and proximity to rural outdoor spaces, with basic shopping and dining options available in Brinkley.
The rental market is characterized by a significant share of renter-occupied units, with modest demand and limited new multi-family construction.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture, local government, and small-scale retail services.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with access to regional routes serving the Little Rock metro area.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported for this ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district tax levies typical of rural Arkansas.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and flood exposure.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.