The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72319 sells for about $145,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 72319 — Blytheville
The housing market in 72319 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Market activity is driven by local demand and limited new construction, resulting in a balanced environment for buyers and sellers. Figures for specific metrics like price cuts and exact months of supply are based on current local listings data.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers and families seeking affordable housing options in a rural setting, as well as investors looking for stable, low-cost rental properties.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 days on market with 7.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.8% · 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 5.9%/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 4.2%/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 72319, Mississippi County AR
The area is located in a region with moderate flood risk associated with the Mississippi River basin; property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns.
Economic activity is primarily driven by regional agriculture and logistics sectors; development momentum is stable with limited new large-scale commercial infrastructure.
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.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting to regional employment hubs in Blytheville or nearby industrial centers.
Local recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including proximity to Mississippi River access points and small community parks.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and a high share of single-family home rentals; vacancy pressure remains low due to limited new multi-family construction.
The local economy is anchored by agricultural production and regional logistics operations serving the Mississippi County industrial corridor.
Transportation is dominated by highway access via I-55, which serves as the primary corridor for regional transit and freight.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure.
The Mississippi County Assessor maintains property valuations based on periodic reappraisals to ensure equitable tax distribution.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide levies for public services and emergency management.
Property insurance markets are stable but sensitive to regional storm and flood risk profiles.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 72319 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.
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Community park providing local green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.