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ZIP Code 72568

Independence, Arkansas

FIPS 72568

Juniper

ZIP Code 72568 is in the top 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio, but in the bottom 14% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 19th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$103,100

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

90.7

Higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,110

Median Age

30.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$103,100

Lower than 81%

Median Property Tax

$801

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

1.54

Lower than 83%

Median Rent

$821

Lower than 57%

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

90.7

Higher than 86%

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 72568: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 72568?
The median home value in ZIP Code 72568 is $103,100, lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 72568?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 72568 is $801, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 72568 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 72568 cost about 1.54× the median household income, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 72568?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 72568 is $821 a month, lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 72568?
ZIP Code 72568 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 72568 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 72568's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.7 (higher than 86% 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 →