The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72135 sells for about $464,862, or $259 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 51 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 72135
The 72135 housing market shows steady price appreciation and a low poverty rate, reflecting a stable, affluent residential enclave. While inventory is limited, the market remains balanced with moderate days on market. Growth is driven by its appeal as a scenic, semi-rural retreat within reach of the Little Rock metro area.
This ZIP is best suited for family buyers and outdoor enthusiasts who prioritize space and access to nature over proximity to urban amenities, as it offers larger lots and rural character.
Median prices moved up 4.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 51 days on market with 7.6 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 2.6% — 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 5.6%/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 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 72135, Pulaski County AR
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 toward the Little Rock employment core, as public transit options are limited in this rural-leaning ZIP.
The area features proximity to Pinnacle Mountain State Park and the Arkansas River, offering extensive hiking, boating, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
The rental market is characterized by lower inventory and moderate demand, with a mix of long-term residential rentals and some seasonal interest due to proximity to state parks.
The local economy is largely influenced by the broader Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metropolitan area, with employment concentrated in government, healthcare, and education sectors.
Parcels are subject to Pulaski County property tax levies and local school district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and storm risk profiles common to central Arkansas.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter ZCTA 72135 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.
A major regional destination for hiking, mountain biking, and scenic views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.