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Van buren, AR — ZIP 72956

Population: 34,546 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 72956 (Van buren, AR) is $210,845 — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $227,000 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,040/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, drought, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$210,845

Median home value

+5.9%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$210,845
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+34.3%
10-year appreciation
+74.9%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$210,964
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
$227,000
Median list price
$235,990
Median price per sqft
$151
1-year sale-price change
+0.9%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
112
For-sale inventory
133
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
79
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
76 days
New listings (monthly)
36

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,040/mo
1-year rent change
+3.1%
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
11
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Schools include
RENA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL, J. J. IZARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BUTTERFIELD JUNIOR 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, drought, heatWave, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.9%
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
52.7 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
7.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,652
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,974

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Smith National Historic Site (7 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Venture Aerodrome Airpark Nr 2 Ultralightport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
BAPTIST HEALTH - VAN BUREN
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
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)
+305 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
16.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,036
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
75.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,766
Average weekly wage
$917
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
35

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

How it compares

ZIP 72956State medianUS median
Median home value$210,845$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$227,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market42 days61 days51 days
Typical rent$1,040/mo$1,278/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,036$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 72956?
$210,845.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 72956?
$227,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 72956?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 72956?
Typical rent: $1,040/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 72956?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, heatWave, landslide, lightning.
Is ZIP 72956 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 72956?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 72956?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 72956?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 72956?
11 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 72956 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 72956?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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