The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 71833 sells for about $265,000, or $132 per square foot.
Homes take about 120 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $610 a month.
ZIP 71833 — Dierks
The housing market in 71833 is characterized by low inventory and limited sales activity, typical of a small rural community. Prices remain stable with little year-over-year fluctuation. Data for specific metrics like tax history and detailed permit activity are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is best suited for local families and individuals seeking affordable, rural-adjacent living with a low cost of entry.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 120 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
17% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 95% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.5% · poverty 18.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 71833, Howard County AR
Schools in the area are primarily served by the Dierks School District, which provides local educational services for the community.
The area is subject to standard regional risks for Arkansas, including potential for severe thunderstorms and localized flooding.
Economic activity is largely driven by local industry and small-scale commercial services; development momentum is stable but slow.
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 residents traveling to nearby employment hubs in Nashville or other parts of Howard County.
The area offers access to outdoor recreation typical of the Ouachita foothills, including proximity to local parks and regional natural areas.
The rental market is limited, consisting primarily of small-scale multi-family housing and single-family rentals with low turnover.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, timber, and small-scale manufacturing typical of rural Southwest Arkansas.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles via state highways; no public transit infrastructure exists.
No major large-scale commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this ZIP.
Howard County Central Appraisal District manages property assessments for the area.
Parcels are subject to standard school district and county-level taxation.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail risk common in Arkansas.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
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.
- Ka-Do-Ha Indian Village Museum4.418.4 mi
- Self Creek Lodge and Marina4.717 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local fishing and recreational water access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.