The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72546 sells for about $175,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 72546 — Ida
The housing market in 72546 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local residents and affordability, though limited new construction keeps the market tight. Figures for specific metrics like active listings and days on market are based on current local market snapshots.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and long-term residents seeking an affordable, quiet, small-town lifestyle with a lower cost of living.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · 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 4.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 72546, Independence County AR
Crime rates in this area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Local schools are part of a rural district that maintains stable performance ratings, though resources are more limited compared to larger suburban districts.
The area is subject to seasonal severe weather, including high winds and occasional flooding near low-lying river areas; standard homeowners insurance is readily available.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local manufacturing, agriculture, and small-scale retail services with limited new large-scale infrastructure projects.
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.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with most residents driving to nearby regional employment hubs via state highways.
The area features access to local parks, riverfront trails for fishing and boating, and small community-based sports facilities.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with most units being single-family homes or small multi-family conversions.
The local economy is anchored by healthcare, education, and regional manufacturing, providing a stable but slow-growth employment base.
Public transit is non-existent; the area relies entirely on private vehicle transportation via regional highway corridors.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and minor commercial upgrades along the main thoroughfares.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic reassessments to align property values with current market trends.
Parcels are subject to standard school district and county-level tax levies; no major MUDs or PIDs are currently active.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for wind and hail damage is a standard consideration for local homeowners.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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 walking trails and river access.
Hosts youth sports and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.