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ZIP Code 72501

Independence, Arkansas

FIPS 72501

Juniper

ZIP Code 72501 is in the top 35% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 27% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 36% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$147,900

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

82.2

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

26,218

Median Age

38

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$147,900

Lower than 69%

Median Property Tax

$780

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.8

Near median

Median Rent

$862

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.58%

Higher than 65%

Pandemic Gain %

30%

Recession Drop %

-1.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

58.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

80.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

50.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

82.2

Higher than 73%

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 72501: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 72501?
The median home value in ZIP Code 72501 is $147,900, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 72501?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 72501 is $780, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 72501 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 72501 cost about 2.8× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 72501?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 72501 is $862 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 72501?
Home prices in ZIP Code 72501 have moved 42% over the past five years (-0.58% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 72501?
ZIP Code 72501 averages 59.6°F year-round, summer highs near 89.4°F, winter lows around 29.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 72501 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 72501's FEMA National Risk Index score is 82.2 (higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

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