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Charleston, AR — ZIP 72933

Population: 5,087 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 72933 (Charleston, AR) is $199,109 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $180,000 after a median 36 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, heatwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$199,109

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$199,109
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+7.9%
5-year appreciation
+27.7%
10-year appreciation
+76.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$200,083
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
$180,000
Median list price
$219,506
Median price per sqft
$138
1-year sale-price change
-35.1%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
97.5%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
6

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
CHARLESTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CHARLESTON 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, heatWave, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.7%
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
64.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.2 in
Annual snowfall
6.4 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
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,685
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,567

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Smith National Historic Site (24 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Flying W Airpark II Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
BAPTIST HEALTH - VAN BUREN, MERCY HOSPITAL OZARK, VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
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)
+109 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
41.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.1%
Median annual property tax
$601
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
56.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,854
Average weekly wage
$809
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Utilities, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

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

How it compares

ZIP 72933State medianUS median
Median home value$199,109$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$180,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market36 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$601$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 72933?
$199,109.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 72933?
$180,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 72933?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 72933?
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 72933?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, heatWave, lightning, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 72933 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 72933?
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 72933?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 72933?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 72933?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 72933 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 72933?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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