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Forrest city, AR — ZIP 72335

Population: 16,372 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 72335 (Forrest city, AR) is $73,781 — down 7.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $160,000 after a median 68.5 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$73,781

Median home value

-7.0%

1-year change

68.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$73,781
1-year appreciation
-7.0%
3-year appreciation
-9.3%
5-year appreciation
-8.4%
10-year appreciation
+4.6%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$82,786
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
$160,000
Median list price
$159,900
Median price per sqft
$82
1-year sale-price change
+60.0%
Median days on market
68.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
94.5%
Active listings
26
1-year forecast
-3.6%
New listings (monthly)
8

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

Rents

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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
EAST ARKANSAS CAREER CENTER, FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
EAST ARKANSAS SECONDARY CAREER CENTER, FORREST CITY HIGH SCHOOL, FORREST CITY JR. HIGH, STEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LINCOLN ACADEMY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, drought, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
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
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
65.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.9 in
Annual snowfall
0.4 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
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,890
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,423

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
48
Nearest airport
Forrest City Municipal Airport (FCY) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
FORREST CITY MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-51 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
32.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.5%
Median annual property tax
$417
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
51.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,027
Average weekly wage
$817
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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

How it compares

ZIP 72335State medianUS median
Median home value$73,781$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$160,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market69 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$417$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 72335?
$73,781.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 72335?
$160,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 72335?
Median days on market: 68.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 72335?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,066/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 72335?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind, tornado, drought, earthquake.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 72335?
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 72335?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 72335?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 72335?
6 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 72335 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 72335?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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