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ZIP Code 72421

Craighead, Arkansas

FIPS 72421

Juniper

ZIP Code 72421 is in the top 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 15th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$90,000

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

95.5

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

618

Median Age

38.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$90,000

Lower than 85%

Median Property Tax

$296

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.18

Lower than 71%

Median Rent

$830

Lower than 57%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

30.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

55.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

66.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

3.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

95.5

Higher than 93%

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 72421: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 72421?
The median home value in ZIP Code 72421 is $90,000, lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 72421?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 72421 is $296, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 72421 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 72421 cost about 2.18× the median household income, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 72421?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 72421 is $830 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 72421?
ZIP Code 72421 averages 58.9°F year-round, summer highs near 87.1°F, winter lows around 30.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 72421 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 72421's FEMA National Risk Index score is 95.5 (higher than 93% 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 →