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U.S. ZIP Code · AR71953

Polk County

Typical home value

$194,471[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.2%
5-year / yr
+7.6%
10-year / yr
+6.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-31.5%
vs metro
vs state
+5.0%
ZIP 71953 location in AR
Location of ZIP 71953 in AR

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 71953 is worth $194,471. Over the past year, values have risen 2.2%. The effective property tax rate is 0.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$659[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Polk County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
13,415[3]
Median household income
$51,969[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Polk County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+27[5]
Moved in
391
Moved out
364

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
3
  • MENA HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT

    493 students

  • HOLLY HARSHMAN ELEM. SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT

    454 students

  • LOUISE DURHAM ELEM. SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT

    370 students

  • MENA MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · MENA SCHOOL DISTRICT

    365 students

  • ACORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · OUACHITA RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT

    343 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$983
Loan principal$155,576
Down payment$38,894
Total interest paid$198,429

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,201
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 71953?
The typical home in 71953 is worth $194,471, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 71953?
Home values in 71953 are up 2.2% over the past year, and up 7.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 71953?
The effective property tax rate in 71953 is 0.3% — roughly $659 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 71953?
ZIP code 71953 has a population of 13,415 and a median household income of $51,969.

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