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Ward, AR — ZIP 72176

Population: 8,678 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 72176 (Ward, AR) is $213,404 — up 2.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $211,000 after a median 70 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,273/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$213,404

Median home value

+2.9%

1-year change

70

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$213,404
1-year appreciation
+2.9%
3-year appreciation
+10.9%
5-year appreciation
+33.5%
10-year appreciation
+64.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$214,024
House Price Index (state)
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$211,000
Median list price
$215,000
Median price per sqft
$149
1-year sale-price change
-0.2%
Median days on market
70 days
Homes sold (recent period)
63
For-sale inventory
52
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
75
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,273/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,386/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,600/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)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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
Schools include
WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, earthquake, heatWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Vertac, Inc. (18.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.7 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
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,910
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,820

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 (32 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
57
Nearest airport
Smith Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Little Rock Air Force Base (LRF) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
WHITE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER/NORTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+207 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
6.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
54.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,216
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
80.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,247
Average weekly wage
$801
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
175

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

How it compares

ZIP 72176State medianUS median
Median home value$213,404$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$211,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market70 days61 days51 days
Typical rent$1,273/mo$1,278/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,216$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 72176?
$213,404.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 72176?
$211,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 72176?
Median days on market: 70 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 72176?
Typical rent: $1,273/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 72176?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, earthquake, heatWave, lightning.
Is ZIP 72176 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 72176?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 72176?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 72176?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 72176?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 72176 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 72176?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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