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Kingston, AR — ZIP 72742

Population: 400 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 72742 (Kingston, AR) is $437,400. Homes sell for a median $400,000 after a median 214 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, tornado, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$437,400

Median home value

214

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$437,400
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
$400,000
Median list price
$395,500
Median price per sqft
$183
Median days on market
214 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
88.9%
Active listings
4

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
KINGSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, KINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
95.5%
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
60.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.7 in
Annual snowfall
11.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
189
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
418

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Buffalo National River (34 mi)
National parks include
Buffalo National River, Pea Ridge National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Ozark Skies Airpark (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Boone County Airport (HRO) (28 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
NORTH ARKANSAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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)
+205 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,021
Housing built before 1970
2.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
67.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,236
Households with broadband internet
81.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,893
Average weekly wage
$852
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Finance & Insurance, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
29

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

How it compares

ZIP 72742State medianUS median
Median sale price$400,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market214 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,236$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 72742?
$437,400.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 72742?
$400,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 72742?
Median days on market: 214 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 72742?
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 72742?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, tornado, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 72742 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 72742?
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 72742?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 72742?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 72742?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 72742 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 72742?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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