The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72713 sells for about $401,000, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are down 8.9% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 72713 — Bentonville
The 72713 housing market is currently experiencing a price correction, with median values retreating from recent peaks while inventory levels remain elevated. Despite the year-over-year price decline, the area benefits from strong economic fundamentals and consistent demand driven by the regional corporate presence. Buyers are finding more leverage in negotiations, though the market remains fundamentally supported by long-term growth in Northwest Arkansas.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to top-tier schools and proximity to major corporate headquarters in Northwest Arkansas.
Median prices moved down 8.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
22% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 5.2% — 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 9.0%/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 9.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 72713, Benton County AR
Crime rates in the Bentonville area remain low compared to national averages, with local law enforcement maintaining a focus on community-oriented policing.
Schools serving the 72713 area are part of the highly-regarded Bentonville School District, which is consistently recognized for high academic performance and strong extracurricular programs.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity, with flood zones primarily limited to specific creek corridors.
The region is experiencing significant economic momentum driven by the presence of Walmart's corporate headquarters and a robust ecosystem of retail and logistics suppliers.
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 primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to I-49 providing a direct corridor to major employment hubs in Bentonville and Rogers.
The area features extensive access to the Razorback Regional Greenway, numerous community parks, and proximity to the shopping and dining districts of downtown Bentonville.
The rental market is characterized by moderate vacancy pressure and steady demand, supported by the influx of corporate professionals and retail workers.
The economy is anchored by Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt, creating a strong regional hub for retail, food processing, and logistics.
The area is served by a network of state highways and is proximate to the Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA).
Ongoing infrastructure projects include road expansions to accommodate population growth and the continued development of mixed-use residential projects.
Benton County Assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and state-mandated reappraisal cycles.
Parcels are subject to Bentonville School District taxes and various municipal utility and improvement districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including hail and wind risk, which are common in Northwest Arkansas.
Arkansas continues to see positive net domestic migration, particularly in the Northwest region, driven by corporate growth.
Arkansas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for a streamlined process under the power of sale clause in deeds of trust.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects, though the state is generally caveat emptor.
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.
Extensive paved trail network connecting the region.
Features fitness facilities, pools, and community programming.
World-class art museum located in nearby Bentonville.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched property in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
No county-record distress flags across 1 researched property on the ARED base layer. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).