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Quitman, AR — ZIP 72131

Population: 4,605 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 72131 (Quitman, AR) is $248,146 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $249,877 after a median 160 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, lightning, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$248,146

Typical home value

+3.1%

1-year change

160

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$248,146
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+10.8%
5-year appreciation
+27.1%
10-year appreciation
+76.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$248,926
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
$249,877
Median list price
$246,974
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
-7.1%
Median days on market
160 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
94.5%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+0.7%
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$694/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$762/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$997/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,290/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,355/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.7 : 1
Schools include
QUITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, QUITMAN HIGH SCHOOL, QUITMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.2 in
Annual snowfall
2.3 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (50 mi)
National parks include
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, Buffalo National River
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Diamond Bluff Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT) (50 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
WHITE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, CONWAY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC, CONWAY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
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)
+228 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1995
Housing built before 1970
12.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.8%
Median annual property tax
$800
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
67.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,654
Average weekly wage
$817
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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

How it compares

ZIP 72131State medianUS median
Typical home value$248,146$185,462$285,053
Median sale price$249,877$214,937$319,906
Median days on market160 days61 days48 days
Median annual property tax$800$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 typical home value in ZIP 72131?
$248,146.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 72131?
$249,877.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 72131?
Median days on market: 160 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 72131?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $997/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 72131?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 72131?
Risk to homes is higher than 73% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 72131?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 72131?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 72131?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 72131?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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