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U.S. ZIP Code · AR72921

Crawford County · Fort Smith, AR-OK

Typical home value

$250,554[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+6.8%
5-year / yr
+6.9%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-11.8%
vs metro
+22.3%
vs state
+35.3%
ZIP 72921 location in AR
Location of ZIP 72921 in AR

Price history

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

The typical home in 72921 is worth $250,554 — 22.3% above the Fort Smith, AR-OK median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.8%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,282[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Crawford 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 Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
12,888[3]
Median household income
$75,008[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+223[5]
Moved in
1,784
Moved out
1,561

Schools

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

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

    High · Grades 9–12 · ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT

    978 students

  • ALMA MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT

    751 students

  • ALMA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT

    700 students

  • ALMA PRIMARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT

    664 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$1,267
Loan principal$200,443
Down payment$50,111
Total interest paid$255,654

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$1,582
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
67th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
43rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 72921?
The typical home in 72921 is worth $250,554, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 72921?
Home values in 72921 are up 6.8% over the past year, and up 6.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 72921?
The effective property tax rate in 72921 is 0.5% — roughly $1,282 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 72921?
ZIP code 72921 has a population of 12,888 and a median household income of $75,008.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Cedarville, AR

    Typical home
    $251,758
    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%
  • Rudy, AR

    Typical home
    $264,511
    Gross yield
  • Fort Smith, AR

    Typical home
    $231,642
    Gross yield
    6.7%

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