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ZIP Code 72040

Prairie, Arkansas

FIPS 72040

Juniper

ZIP Code 72040 is in the top 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 4% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 12th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 24th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$74,800

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

97.4

Higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,421

Median Age

52.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$74,800

Lower than 88%

Median Property Tax

$446

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.3

Lower than 68%

Median Rent

$528

Lower than 76%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

90.8

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

62.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

69.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

50

Annual Precipitation (in)

50

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

97.4

Higher than 96%

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 72040: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 72040?
The median home value in ZIP Code 72040 is $74,800, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 72040?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 72040 is $446, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 72040 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 72040 cost about 2.3× the median household income, lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 72040?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 72040 is $528 a month, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 72040?
ZIP Code 72040 averages 62.7°F year-round, summer highs near 90.8°F, winter lows around 34.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 72040 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 72040's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97.4 (higher than 96% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →