The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72526 sells for about $145,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 72526 — Cushman
The housing market in 72526 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural Arkansas community. Prices remain stable with modest year-over-year growth, driven by local demand rather than speculative investment. Data for specific metrics like price cuts and months of supply are estimated based on regional trends as ZIP-level reporting is limited.
This ZIP is best suited for retirees, rural-lifestyle seekers, and local workers who prioritize affordability and a quiet, small-town environment over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
8% 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 4.8% · poverty 14.2% — 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 4.8%/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 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 72526, Independence County AR
Crime rates in Cushman are generally low and consistent with rural northern Arkansas trends, significantly lower than national urban averages.
The area is served by the Batesville School District, which maintains a standard academic profile for the region.
The region is subject to standard Arkansas wildfire and severe storm risks; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near creeks.
Economic momentum is modest, primarily driven by local industry and proximity to the larger Batesville employment hub.
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 most residents driving to Batesville for employment and major services.
The area offers access to rural outdoor activities, including fishing, hunting, and proximity to the White River and local parks.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of single-family homes with low turnover and stable, modest rent levels.
The economy is anchored by regional manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare services located in the nearby city of Batesville.
Public transit is not available; the area relies entirely on private vehicle transportation via state highways.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Independence County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated on a cyclical basis.
Parcels are subject to Independence County taxes and the Batesville School District levy.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and storm risk factors common to northern Arkansas.
Arkansas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaults.
Arkansas law requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement, though it is limited in scope compared to other states.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 72526 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.
Local community green space for recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.