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U.S. ZIP Code · AR72653

Baxter County

Typical home value

$233,286[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.6%
5-year / yr
+6.5%
10-year / yr
+5.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-17.9%
vs metro
vs state
+25.9%
ZIP 72653 location in AR
Location of ZIP 72653 in AR

Price history

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

The typical home in 72653 is worth $233,286. Over the past year, values have risen 1.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,081 a month — a 5.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,081[2]
Gross yield
5.6%[2]
Cap rate
3.3%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,154[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Baxter 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 Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
29,564[3]
Median household income
$48,718[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+205[5]
Moved in
1,251
Moved out
1,046

Schools

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

Public schools
7
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
3
  • MOUNTAIN HOME CAREER ACADEMIES

    High · Grades 8–12 · MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT

    1,517 students

  • HACKLER INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT

    869 students

  • PINKSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–7 · MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT

    564 students

  • NELSON WILKS HERRON ELEMENTARY

    Elementary · Grades 1–2 · MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT

    531 students

  • MOUNTAIN HOME KINDERGARTEN

    Elementary · Grades K · MOUNTAIN HOME SCHOOL DISTRICT

    284 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 yield5.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.3%
Annual rent$12,975

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$1,180
Loan principal$186,629
Down payment$46,657
Total interest paid$238,035

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 ratio1.36
Monthly cost to own$1,469
Monthly rent$1,081

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 72653?
The typical home in 72653 is worth $233,286, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 72653?
Home values in 72653 are up 1.6% over the past year, and up 6.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 72653?
A typical home in 72653 rents for about $1,081 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 72653?
The effective property tax rate in 72653 is 0.5% — roughly $1,154 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 72653?
ZIP code 72653 has a population of 29,564 and a median household income of $48,718.

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