The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72331 sells for about $99,314, or $72 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 145 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $850 a month.
ZIP 72331 — Earle
The housing market in 72331 is characterized by low price points and limited inventory, reflecting a stable but slow-growth rural environment. Market activity remains quiet with few closed sales, and the area is primarily driven by local affordability rather than speculative investment. Figures for months of supply and sale-to-list ratios are based on limited local market activity.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers and long-term residents seeking affordable housing in a rural, small-town setting, rather than commuters or investors looking for high-growth appreciation.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 145 days on market with 9.3 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.5% · poverty 24.0% — 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 4.2%/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 3.5%/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 72331, Crittenden County AR
Crime rates in Earle are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type in the area.
Schools serving the 72331 ZIP code are part of the Earle School District, which faces significant challenges regarding academic performance and resource allocation compared to state averages.
The area is located in a region with moderate flood risk due to its proximity to the Mississippi River delta and agricultural drainage systems.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy primarily driven by agriculture and small-scale retail; there are no major corporate headquarters or large-scale infrastructure projects currently under construction.
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 driving to larger employment hubs in West Memphis or Memphis, Tennessee, via US-64 and I-55.
Recreational opportunities are sparse, consisting mainly of local community parks and proximity to rural agricultural landscapes; shopping and dining options are limited within the immediate 3-mile radius.
The rental market is characterized by a high share of renter-occupied housing, with limited new inventory and steady demand for affordable units.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, with limited industrial or commercial diversification in the immediate vicinity.
Public transit is non-existent; the area relies entirely on private vehicle transportation via regional highway corridors.
There are no major approved or under-construction developments of regional significance reported for this ZIP code.
The Crittenden County Assessor manages property valuations, which are updated periodically based on market sales and state-mandated reappraisal cycles.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide levies for public services and infrastructure maintenance.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the region's exposure to severe weather events, including wind and flood risks common in the Arkansas Delta.
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.
Local community park providing basic outdoor space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.