The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72046 sells for about $237,662, or $147 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 59 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
This ZIP has no home sales of its own, so its market figures come from Lonoke County, Arkansas (county-level). Population, rents, hazards, lending and amenities are this ZIP's own readings.
ZIP 72046
The housing market in 72046 is characterized by low inventory and modest price points, reflecting a stable, slow-growth rural environment. Current data indicates a slight year-over-year price decline, likely due to limited sales volume and the rural nature of the area. The market remains affordable compared to the broader Little Rock metro, attracting buyers seeking value over proximity to urban centers.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with a longer commute to major employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 4.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 59 days on market with 13.2 months of supply — a slower-moving 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 5.4% · poverty 16.2% — 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 4.1%/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 3.1%/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 72046, Lonoke County AR
Crime rates in England, AR are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
The area is served by the England School District, which provides standard public education services; school performance ratings are generally considered average within the regional context.
The region is subject to standard Arkansas climate risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the Arkansas River basin.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agricultural support services and small-scale retail, with limited large-scale industrial development.
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 to the Little Rock employment core typically requires a 30-45 minute drive via US-165 and I-40.
Local recreation is centered on community parks and proximity to rural outdoor activities, with limited large-scale shopping or entertainment venues within the immediate 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand for affordable single-family housing, with limited multi-family options.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the agricultural sector, with additional employment provided by local government, education, and small retail businesses.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with US-165 serving as the main arterial route connecting the area to the broader Little Rock metro region.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently under construction or approved within the ZIP code.
The Lonoke County Assessor manages property valuations, conducting periodic reappraisals to ensure assessments align with market values.
Parcels are subject to standard school district taxes and county-wide levies; no major MUD or PID districts are currently active in this area.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail risk, which are common in central Arkansas.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
Provides local green space and community recreational facilities.
Small historic district with local restaurants and essential services.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass. Coherence hold-out: this pass's median price ($45,500) sat outside the 0.25–4× band around Lonoke County's retained level and was not stored.