The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 71725 sells for about $75,000, or $65 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 145 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $750 a month.
ZIP 71725 — Carthage
The housing market in 71725 is characterized by low transaction volume and a declining population base. Prices remain stagnant, reflecting the limited economic growth and rural nature of the area. There is no significant development pipeline to drive future appreciation.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers or those seeking rural living, as it lacks the amenities and economic density required by most commuters or investors.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 145 days on market with 18.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.8% · poverty 22.4% — 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 2.1%/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 2.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 71725, Dallas County AR
The area is subject to standard regional flood and wind risks common to rural Arkansas; specific insurance-climate posture is not determinable.
Economic momentum is limited with a declining population trend; the area lacks major corporate infrastructure or large-scale development projects.
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 typically traveling to nearby regional hubs for employment.
Recreational opportunities are limited to rural outdoor activities; there are no major shopping or entertainment districts within the immediate ZIP code.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, with demand primarily driven by local workforce needs.
The local economy is primarily agricultural and service-based, with limited industrial presence.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles; there is no public transit infrastructure.
There are no major approved or under-construction developments reported for this area.
The Dallas County Assessor manages property valuations for the jurisdiction.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district tax levies.
Property insurance availability is standard for rural Arkansas, though premiums are influenced by regional weather risk profiles.
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.
Central community gathering area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.