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U.S. ZIP Code · AR72740

Madison County · Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Typical home value

$259,641[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

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

Relative price

vs U.S.
-8.6%
vs metro
-26.0%
vs state
+40.2%
ZIP 72740 location in AR
Location of ZIP 72740 in AR

Price history

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

The typical home in 72740 is worth $259,641 — 26.0% below the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR median. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$814[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Madison 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
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
10,179[3]
Median household income
$63,250[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+143[5]
Moved in
570
Moved out
427

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • HUNTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

    604 students

  • HUNTSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

    513 students

  • WATSON PRIMARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

    483 students

  • HUNTSVILLE INTERMEDIATE SCH

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · HUNTSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

    447 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$1,313
Loan principal$207,713
Down payment$51,928
Total interest paid$264,926

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$1,596
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
3rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
0th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 72740?
The typical home in 72740 is worth $259,641, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 72740?
Home values in 72740 are up 2.2% over the past year, and up 6.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 72740?
The effective property tax rate in 72740 is 0.3% — roughly $814 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 72740?
ZIP code 72740 has a population of 10,179 and a median household income of $63,250.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Lincoln, AR

    Typical home
    $255,553
    Gross yield
  • Sulphur Springs, AR

    Typical home
    $250,572
    Gross yield
  • Winslow, AR

    Typical home
    $276,583
    Gross yield
  • Wesley CDP, AR

    Typical home
    $278,996
    Gross yield
  • Siloam Springs, AR

    Typical home
    $282,226
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Decatur, AR

    Typical home
    $282,812
    Gross yield

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