The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72160 sells for about $196,000, or $88 per square foot.
Prices are down 31.6% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 72160 — Stuttgart
The 72160 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase with a significant year-over-year decline in median prices. High inventory relative to sales volume and a low market competitiveness score suggest a buyer-favorable environment. These trends are likely driven by broader economic shifts affecting rural Arkansas markets.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers seeking affordable, quiet, single-family living in a small-town environment.
Median prices moved down 31.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-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 5.2% · poverty 16.5% — 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 6.1%/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 72160, Arkansas
Crime rates in Stuttgart are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is served by the Stuttgart School District, which provides standard public education options; performance ratings are generally moderate.
The region is subject to seasonal severe weather, including thunderstorms and occasional flooding risks near low-lying areas.
The local economy is heavily anchored by agriculture and 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.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with major highways providing straightforward access to regional employment hubs.
The area features local parks and community facilities, with proximity to outdoor activities like hunting and fishing common in the Arkansas Delta region.
The rental market is characterized by stable demand for single-family homes and small multi-family units, with limited new inventory entering the market.
The economy is driven by the agricultural sector, particularly rice production, and associated manufacturing and processing industries.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with limited public transit infrastructure available.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently under construction in the ZIP.
The Arkansas County Assessor manages property valuations based on periodic reappraisals.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and local municipal levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional exposure to severe weather events, including wind and hail.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 72160 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.
- Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie4.73.2 mi
- Stuttgart Twin Cinema44.3 mi
- Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie4.73.2 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.
Highlights the history and culture of the local agricultural region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.