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ZIP Code 72648

Newton, Arkansas

FIPS 72648

Juniper

ZIP Code 72648 is in the bottom 18% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the bottom 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio. And it sits in the 67th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$279,900

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

88.3

Higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

580

Median Age

51.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$279,900

Higher than 67%

Median Property Tax

$1,130

Effective Tax Rate

0%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.95

Higher than 74%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

88

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

40.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

67.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

52.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

9.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

88.3

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 72648: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 72648?
The median home value in ZIP Code 72648 is $279,900, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 72648?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 72648 is $1,130, an effective rate of 0% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 72648 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 72648 cost about 3.95× the median household income, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 72648?
ZIP Code 72648 averages 58.6°F year-round, summer highs near 88°F, winter lows around 29.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 9.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 72648 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 72648's FEMA National Risk Index score is 88.3 (higher than 82% 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 →