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Colt, AR — ZIP 72326

Population: 1,929 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 72326 (Colt, AR) is $116,108 — down 0.2% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, 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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$116,108

Typical home value

-0.2%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$116,108
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
-3.5%
5-year appreciation
-0.5%
10-year appreciation
+27.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$123,118
House Price Index (state)
371.1 (+1.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median list price
$321,610
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
-1.1%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$671/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$722/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$944/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,149/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,282/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
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
COLT JTC 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, strong wind, tornado, drought, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
6
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.2%
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)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.2 in
Annual snowfall
2.7 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
4.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,859
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,210

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
54
Nearest airport
Delta Regional Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) (52 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
3
Hospitals include
FORREST CITY MEDICAL CENTER, CROSSRIDGE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, UNITY HEALTH - NEWPORT
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 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)
-51 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
12.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.6%
Median annual property tax
$454
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
53.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,040
Average weekly wage
$857
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

How it compares

ZIP 72326State medianUS median
Typical home value$116,108$185,462$285,053
Median annual property tax$454$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 72326?
$116,108.
What is typical rent in ZIP 72326?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $944/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 72326?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind, tornado, drought, earthquake.
Is ZIP 72326 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 72326. 6 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are 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 72326?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 72326?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 72326?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 72326?
1 schools (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 72326 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 72326?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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