The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72744 sells for about $280,500, or $199 per square foot.
Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,256 a month.
ZIP 72744
The housing market in 72744 is characterized by low inventory and limited sales activity, reflecting its rural nature. Prices remain stable with no significant price-cut activity reported in recent listings. Market conditions are driven by local demand rather than speculative investment.
This ZIP code is best suited for families and individuals seeking a rural, quiet lifestyle while maintaining access to the broader Northwest Arkansas economy.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 9.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 72744, Washington County AR
The area is served by the Lincoln School District, which provides public education for the local community.
The area is primarily rural with limited large-scale commercial development, serving as a residential base for the broader Northwest Arkansas region.
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 face a commute of approximately 30 minutes to reach major employment hubs in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area.
Local recreation is centered on rural outdoor activities, with proximity to regional parks and natural areas in Washington County.
The rental market is limited in depth, primarily consisting of single-family residential properties.
The economy is largely tied to the broader Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area, which is anchored by major employers like Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use via regional highway corridors connecting to Fayetteville.
There are no major large-scale commercial developments currently reported within the ZIP code boundaries.
The Washington County Assessor manages property valuations for the jurisdiction.
Parcels are subject to Washington County property taxes and the Lincoln School District levies.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov ZCTA profiles.
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 local recreational area offering fishing and outdoor space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.