The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72073 sells for about $95,600, or $78 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 51 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $765 a month.
ZIP 72073 — Humphrey
The housing market in 72073 is characterized by low inventory and stable, affordable pricing driven by its rural agricultural base. Sales volume is minimal, and the market remains balanced due to the lack of new development and consistent demand for local housing. Figures for specific metrics like sale-to-list ratios and precise price-cut percentages are estimated based on limited local listing activity.
This ZIP is best suited for rural-lifestyle seekers, agricultural workers, and budget-conscious buyers looking for affordable single-family housing away from major urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 51 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.4% · poverty 9.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
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ZCTA 72073, Arkansas County AR
The area is subject to standard regional flood and wind risks common to the Arkansas River basin.
The local economy is primarily driven by agricultural operations and small-scale rural commerce.
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.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle travel via state highways to reach employment centers in Stuttgart or Pine Bluff.
Recreational opportunities are largely rural, focusing on outdoor activities like hunting and fishing in the surrounding Arkansas County landscape.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal investor-driven short-term rental activity.
The economy is anchored by the agricultural sector, specifically rice and soybean farming, which serves as the primary industry for the region.
Public transit is not available; the area relies entirely on private vehicle transportation via local and state road networks.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within the ZIP code.
The Arkansas County Assessor maintains property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to local school district and county-level tax levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by rural fire protection ratings and regional weather-related hazard exposure.
Data retrieved from ZipDataPortal and Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
- Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie4.710.8 mi
- Stuttgart Twin Cinema49.1 mi
- Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie4.710.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.