The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72381 sells for about $135,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 72381
The housing market in 72381 remains stable with modest price adjustments reflecting broader regional trends. Demand is steady, though limited by lower inventory levels and economic constraints typical of the area. No major new developments are currently driving significant market shifts.
This ZIP is well-suited for local families and long-term residents seeking affordable housing options in a quiet, rural-adjacent setting.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% 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 6.8% · poverty 19.5% — a mixed stability 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 4.9%/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 3.6%/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 72381, Crittenden County AR
Crime rates in this area are generally consistent with regional averages for rural Arkansas, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of the local district, which maintains a moderate rating for student performance and college readiness.
The area is subject to seasonal flood risks near local waterways and occasional severe wind events common to the Mississippi Delta region.
Economic momentum is largely tied to regional agriculture and logistics, with limited new commercial development currently reported.
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 residents traveling to nearby regional employment hubs via state highways.
Local recreation includes access to community parks, nearby fishing spots, and small-town community centers.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and a high share of single-family home rentals, with limited new multi-family supply.
The local economy is anchored by agricultural production and regional distribution services, with proximity to larger logistics hubs in the Memphis metro area.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with limited public transit infrastructure available.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently under construction in this ZIP.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic reappraisals to ensure property values align with market trends.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district tax levies, with no significant MUD or PID presence.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather risks, including wind and hail exposure common to the area.
Net domestic migration has remained relatively flat, with modest turnover in the local population.
Arkansas operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state, with specific notice requirements for lenders.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA profile 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.
- Taylor Park Trading Post4.42.2 mi
- Gunnison National Forest4.811.4 mi
- Denny Creek Trailhead4.810.9 mi
- Silver Plume Rentals512.7 mi
- St. Elmo, CO4.712 mi
- Taylor Park Trading Post4.42.2 mi
- Gunnison National Forest4.811.4 mi
- Denny Creek Trailhead4.810.9 mi
- Cottonwood Pass57.1 mi
- Taylor Park Marina4.83.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides basic recreational space and playground facilities for residents.
Public access points to local waterways for recreational fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.