The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72125 sells for about $161,000, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 142 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 72125 — Perry
The 72125 housing market is a low-volume, rural environment with limited inventory and stagnant price growth. Market conditions are driven by local demand rather than external investment, resulting in longer days on market and minimal price appreciation. No significant development or economic catalysts were identified to shift current trends.
This ZIP is best suited for local residents or budget-conscious buyers seeking rural living, as it lacks the amenities and infrastructure required by typical urban commuters or high-end investors.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 142 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 15.2% — 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 7.8%/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 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 72125, Perry County AR
Schools serving the area are primarily managed by the Perry County School District, with performance metrics generally reflecting rural Arkansas averages.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near the Arkansas River basin.
Economic momentum is limited, with the area functioning primarily as a rural residential base for commuters to the Little Rock metro area.
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 a drive of 45-60 minutes to reach the Little Rock employment core via state highways.
Recreational opportunities are centered on outdoor activities, including access to the Arkansas River and local rural park spaces.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high reliance on single-family homes, with limited professional management presence.
The local economy is primarily agricultural and service-based, with most residents commuting to larger employment hubs in the Little Rock metropolitan area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with no significant public transit infrastructure serving the area.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
The Perry County Assessor manages property valuations, typically conducting periodic reappraisals to align with market values.
Parcels are subject to county-level school district taxes and standard rural utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and hail exposure common in central Arkansas.
Arkansas operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaulted mortgages.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement, though the scope is generally limited compared to other states.
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.
Provides regional access for fishing and boating.
Local community green space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.