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Kensett, AR — ZIP 72082

Population: 1,956 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in ZIP 72082 (Kensett, AR) is $91,000. Homes sell for a median $145,557 after a median 17 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$91,000

Median home value (Census)

17

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$91,000
House Price Index (state)
371.1 (+1.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$145,557
Median list price
$101,462
Median price per sqft
$117
1-year sale-price change
+36.7%
Median days on market
17 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
104.0%
Active listings
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$674/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$779/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$948/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,238/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,246/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.2 : 1
Schools include
KENSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind, tornado, drought, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
53.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,050
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,823

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (49 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
48
Nearest airport
Elvis1 Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT) (47 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
CHI-ST VINCENT INFIRMARY, University of Arkansas Medical Sciences, VA CENTRAL AR. VETERANS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM LR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+339 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1974
Housing built before 1970
41.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.4%
Median annual property tax
$353
Households with broadband internet
49.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
23,292
Average weekly wage
$914
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
254

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 72082State medianUS median
Median sale price$145,557$214,937$319,906
Median days on market17 days61 days48 days
Median annual property tax$353$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 72082?
$91,000 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in ZIP 72082?
$145,557.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 72082?
Median days on market: 17 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 72082?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $948/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 72082?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, tornado, drought, earthquake.
Is ZIP 72082 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 72082. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 72082?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 72082?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 72082?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 72082?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 72082 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 72082?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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