The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72739 sells for about $330,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 18 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 72739
The housing market in 72739 shows steady growth with a median sales price of $330,000 and a low months of supply, indicating a competitive environment for buyers. Price appreciation remains modest at 1.5% year-over-year, supported by consistent demand and limited inventory. The market is driven by the broader economic health of the Northwest Arkansas region.
This area is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between suburban affordability and access to the broader Northwest Arkansas employment market.
Median prices moved up 1.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 18 days on market with 1.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 101.1% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 7.8% — 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 8.0%/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 7.7%/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 72739, Benton County AR
Crime rates in the area remain stable and are generally lower than the regional average for Northwest Arkansas.
Schools serving the area are part of the regional district network, generally maintaining average to above-average performance ratings.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying zones.
The area benefits from the broader economic momentum of the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro, driven by proximity to major corporate headquarters and regional infrastructure expansion.
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.
Commute times are moderate, with residents primarily utilizing regional highway corridors to access employment hubs in Rogers and Fayetteville.
The area offers access to local community parks, regional trail systems, and proximity to Beaver Lake for outdoor recreation.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and low vacancy rates, with limited short-term rental saturation compared to urban cores.
The economy is anchored by the broader Northwest Arkansas retail and logistics sectors, with significant employment influence from major corporate headquarters in the immediate region.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, relying on regional highway connectivity to the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area.
Development is focused on managed suburban growth with approved residential subdivisions and supporting commercial retail nodes.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments based on market value, with property tax rates determined by local taxing jurisdictions.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and county-wide service levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, with standard coverage available for wind and hail risks.
The state continues to experience positive net domestic migration, driven by regional economic growth.
Arkansas operates primarily as a non-judicial foreclosure state, with specific notice and redemption periods defined by statute.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects at the time of sale.
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 walking trails and playground facilities.
Connects residential areas to broader regional greenways.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.