How much is a home worth in ZIP code 72936?

The typical home in 72936 is worth $240,559, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 72936?

Home values in 72936 are up 4.2% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 72936?

A typical home in 72936 rents for about $1,125 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.6%.

What is the property tax rate in 72936?

The effective property tax rate in 72936 is 0.6% — roughly $1,326 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 72936 has a population of 14,070 and a median household income of $71,829.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · AR72936

Sebastian County · Fort Smith, AR-OK

Typical home value

$240,559^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +4.2%
5-year / yr: +6.0%
10-year / yr: +5.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.: -15.3%
vs metro: +17.4%
vs state: +29.9%

Price history

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

The typical home in 72936 is worth $240,559 — 17.4% above the Fort Smith, AR-OK median. Over the past year, values have risen 4.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,125 a month — a 5.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent: $1,125^[2]
Gross yield: 5.6%^[2]
Cap rate: 3.4%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 0.6%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $1,326^[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: 14,070^[3]
Median household income: $71,829^[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

Schools

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

Public schools: 5
Elementary: 2
Middle: 2
High: 1

GREENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
High · Grades 9–12 · GREENWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,181 students
WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · GREENWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
815 students
EAST POINTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · Grades K–4 · GREENWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
700 students
GREENWOOD JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Middle · Grades 7–8 · GREENWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
627 students
EAST HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle · Grades 5–6 · GREENWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT
593 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.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield5.6%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%

Annual rent$13,500

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.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$1,216

Loan principal$192,447

Down payment$48,112

Total interest paid$245,455

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.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.36

Monthly cost to own$1,527

Monthly rent$1,125

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: 38th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 0th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 52nd percentile^[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 72936?: The typical home in 72936 is worth $240,559, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 72936?: Home values in 72936 are up 4.2% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 72936?: A typical home in 72936 rents for about $1,125 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 72936?: The effective property tax rate in 72936 is 0.6% — roughly $1,326 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 72936?: ZIP code 72936 has a population of 14,070 and a median household income of $71,829.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

72941 vs 72936 →
Barling, AR
Typical home
$241,661
Gross yield
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Fort Smith, AR
Typical home
$241,940
Gross yield
6.0%
72908
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Typical home
$231,642
Gross yield
6.7%
72921
Alma, AR
Typical home
$250,554
Gross yield
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72932
Cedarville, AR
Typical home
$251,758
Gross yield
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72952
Rudy, AR
Typical home
$264,511
Gross yield
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