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Huntington, AR — ZIP 72940

Population: 1,829 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 72940 (Huntington, AR) is $202,108 — up 7.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $190,276 after a median 31.5 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$202,108

Median home value

+7.0%

1-year change

31.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$202,108
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+11.9%
5-year appreciation
+20.8%
10-year appreciation
+66.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$202,108
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
$190,276
Median list price
$295,226
Median price per sqft
$118
1-year sale-price change
-47.4%
Median days on market
31.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
4
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+1.1%

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.9%
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)

Annual precipitation
56.4 in
Annual snowfall
4.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,500
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,731

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Smith National Historic Site (22 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Worth James Ranch Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
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)
+158 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
34.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.3%
Median annual property tax
$765
Households with broadband internet
63.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
59,596
Average weekly wage
$1,026
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
234

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

How it compares

ZIP 72940State medianUS median
Median home value$202,108$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$190,276$220,950$325,000
Median days on market32 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$765$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 72940?
$202,108.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 72940?
$190,276.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 72940?
Median days on market: 31.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 72940?
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 72940?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, tornado, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is ZIP 72940 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 72940?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 72940?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 72940?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 72940 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 72940?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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