The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72765 sells for about $264,248, or $148 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 21 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $652 a month.
ZIP 72765
The housing market in 72765 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by buyers seeking affordability outside the primary metro core, though the limited supply continues to constrain sales volume.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle with more affordable housing options, while remaining within driving distance of the Northwest Arkansas metro area.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 21 days on market with 20.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 11.5% — 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 6.9%/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 6.4%/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 72765, Madison County AR
Crime rates in this area are generally lower than the regional average for the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of the Huntsville School District, which maintains a moderate performance rating compared to state averages.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near creeks.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the broader Northwest Arkansas employment corridor, with local growth focused on residential expansion and small-scale commercial development.
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 typically requires a private vehicle, with residents traveling toward Fayetteville or Rogers for major employment hubs via state highway corridors.
The area features access to rural outdoor amenities, including proximity to the Ozark National Forest, local parks, and community-focused recreational facilities.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and a high share of single-family rentals, with modest rent growth compared to the urban core.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, local government, and small business, with many residents commuting to the larger Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metro area for employment.
Public transit is not available; the area relies entirely on highway infrastructure for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential subdivisions and small-scale commercial infill along main thoroughfares.
The Madison County Assessor manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated on a cyclical basis to reflect market changes.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and county-wide levies for emergency services and road maintenance.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and storm risk, with standard coverage widely available.
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.
Features hiking trails, camping, and access to War Eagle Creek.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.