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U.S. ZIP Code · AR72916

Sebastian County · Fort Smith, AR-OK

Typical home value

$323,883[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.3%
5-year / yr
+5.1%
10-year / yr
+4.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+14.0%
vs metro
+58.1%
vs state
+74.9%
ZIP 72916 location in AR
Location of ZIP 72916 in AR

Price history

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

The typical home in 72916 is worth $323,883 — 58.1% above the Fort Smith, AR-OK median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,585 a month — a 5.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,585[2]
Gross yield
5.9%[2]
Cap rate
3.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,219[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
11,711[3]
Median household income
$87,983[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+68[5]
Moved in
3,400
Moved out
3,332

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 yield5.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%
Annual rent$19,023

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$1,638
Loan principal$259,106
Down payment$64,777
Total interest paid$330,476

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 ratio1.32
Monthly cost to own$2,094
Monthly rent$1,585

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
29th percentile[1]
Rental yield
33rd percentile[2]
Property tax
86th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 72916?
The typical home in 72916 is worth $323,883, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 72916?
Home values in 72916 are up 0.3% over the past year, and up 5.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 72916?
A typical home in 72916 rents for about $1,585 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 72916?
The effective property tax rate in 72916 is 0.7% — roughly $2,219 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 72916?
ZIP code 72916 has a population of 11,711 and a median household income of $87,983.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Rudy, AR

    Typical home
    $264,511
    Gross yield
  • Cedarville, AR

    Typical home
    $251,758
    Gross yield
  • Alma, AR

    Typical home
    $250,554
    Gross yield
  • Fort Smith, AR

    Typical home
    $241,940
    Gross yield
    6.0%
  • Barling, AR

    Typical home
    $241,661
    Gross yield
  • Greenwood, AR

    Typical home
    $240,559
    Gross yield
    5.6%

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