The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72081 sells for about $212,671, or $115 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 50 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $883 a month.
ZIP 72081 — Judsonia
The housing market in 72081 remains balanced with moderate price growth and limited inventory. Demand is supported by its affordability relative to the broader Little Rock metro area, though high months of supply suggest a slower pace of sales. Market conditions are stable, reflecting steady local economic activity.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking affordable, small-town living with proximity to the larger employment hub of Searcy.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 50 days on market with 20.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
18% 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 4.8% · poverty 14.5% — 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 7.1%/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 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 72081, White County AR
Schools serving the Judsonia area are generally rated as average within the regional context of White County.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near the Little Red River.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to Searcy and regional agricultural and manufacturing sectors.
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.
Commute is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling toward Searcy for employment and services.
Local recreation includes access to the Little Red River for fishing and boating, along with small community parks.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers and students.
The economy is anchored by the nearby city of Searcy, with significant employment in education, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with access to US Highway 67/167 as the primary corridor.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and local infrastructure maintenance.
The White County Assessor manages property valuations based on state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide service levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail risk.
Arkansas is a non-judicial foreclosure state.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure form detailing known material defects.
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.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.