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ZIP Code 72562

Independence, Arkansas

FIPS 72562

Juniper

ZIP Code 72562 is in the bottom 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 26th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 31th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$144,600

Lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

88

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,913

Median Age

34.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$144,600

Lower than 69%

Median Property Tax

$704

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.62

Lower than 59%

Median Rent

$597

Lower than 74%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

60.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

56.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

60.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.6

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

88

Higher than 82%

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 72562: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 72562?
The median home value in ZIP Code 72562 is $144,600, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 72562?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 72562 is $704, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 72562 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 72562 cost about 2.62× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 72562?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 72562 is $597 a month, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 72562?
ZIP Code 72562 averages 60.1°F year-round, summer highs near 88.2°F, winter lows around 31.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.6 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 72562 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 72562's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88 (higher than 82% 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 →