The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72428 sells for about $125,000, or $85 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 112 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $750 a month.
ZIP 72428 — Etowah
The housing market in 72428 is characterized by low inventory and minimal sales activity, reflecting its status as a small, stable rural community. Prices remain modest compared to regional averages, with growth driven primarily by limited supply rather than high demand. Most figures are based on local census and historical trends as specific monthly market reports for this ZIP are not published.
This ZIP is best suited for long-term residents or those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle in northeast Arkansas, as it lacks the amenities and employment density of larger urban centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% 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 5.2% · poverty 14.1% — 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 4.4%/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 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 72428, Mississippi County AR
The area is primarily agricultural with limited industrial or commercial development momentum.
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 typically rely on personal vehicles for commutes to regional employment hubs in Blytheville or Jonesboro via local state highways.
Recreational opportunities are limited to local community spaces and proximity to rural outdoor areas in Mississippi County.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, primarily serving local agricultural workers and long-term residents.
The local economy is heavily anchored by the agricultural sector, with limited commercial or industrial employers within the ZIP code boundaries.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural area.
Parcels are served by the Riverside School District and standard county-level utility and emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though the area is subject to standard regional weather-related risks.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 72428 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.
- St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA4.511.5 mi
- Johnny Cash Boyhood Home4.710.8 mi
- Hampson Archeological Museum State Park4.715.8 mi
- St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA4.511.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Small local community park serving the town residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.