The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72443 sells for about $99,600, or $89 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 $850 a month.
ZIP 72443 — Marmaduke
The housing market in 72443 is characterized by high affordability and low turnover, with values remaining stable over the past decade. Market activity is limited, reflecting the rural nature of the area, and current conditions are driven by local demand rather than speculative investment. Data for specific metrics like active inventory and price cuts are not published at the ZIP level and are omitted.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, affordable, rural lifestyle with a low cost of living and a stable, small-town community atmosphere.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 112 days on market with 5.6 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 12.4% — 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 2.8%/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 2.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 72443, Greene County AR
Crime rates in Marmaduke are generally low, consistent with rural Greene County trends, though specific localized data is limited.
The area is served by the Marmaduke School District, which is characterized by small class sizes and a community-focused educational environment.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including potential for severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the St. Francis River basin.
Economic momentum is primarily driven by agricultural operations and small-scale manufacturing, with proximity to Paragould providing additional employment access.
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.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to Paragould or Jonesboro for major employment and retail services.
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 from local workers, with limited short-term rental activity.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture and regional manufacturing, with significant employment spillover from the nearby city of Paragould.
Transportation is almost exclusively via private vehicle, with Highway 49 serving as the primary arterial route for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing agricultural infrastructure.
The Greene County Assessor maintains property valuations based on periodic reappraisals to ensure equitable distribution of tax burdens.
Parcels are subject to Marmaduke School District taxes and standard county-level service districts.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though coverage for wind and hail damage remains a standard consideration for homeowners in the region.
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.
- Paragould Community Center4.514.3 mi
- Crowley's Ridge Raceway4.819.3 mi
- Collins Theatre4.811.1 mi
- Reynolds Park4.511.5 mi
- Let's Roll Paragould4.611.8 mi
- Harmon Park4.310.5 mi
- Reynolds Park4.511.5 mi
- Harmon Park4.310.5 mi
- Paragould Labor Park Center4.211 mi
- Marmaduke Community Center4.40.7 mi
- Belk4.111.7 mi
- 7 Acres Flea Market4.110.4 mi
- The Front Porch Flea Market4.78.3 mi
- 412 Flea Market4.211.1 mi
- West Pointe Shopping Center4.212.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.