How much is a home worth in ZIP code 72956?

The typical home in 72956 is worth $210,135, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 72956?

Home values in 72956 are up 6.9% over the past year, and up 7.1% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 72956?

A typical home in 72956 rents for about $1,023 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.8%.

What is the property tax rate in 72956?

The effective property tax rate in 72956 is 0.6% — roughly $1,229 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 72956 has a population of 34,546 and a median household income of $62,988.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · AR72956

Crawford County · Fort Smith, AR-OK

Typical home value

$210,135^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +6.9%
5-year / yr: +7.1%
10-year / yr: +5.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.: -26.0%
vs metro: +2.6%
vs state: +13.4%

Price history

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

The typical home in 72956 is worth $210,135 — 2.6% above the Fort Smith, AR-OK median. Over the past year, values have risen 6.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,023 a month — a 5.8% 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: $1,023^[2]
Gross yield: 5.8%^[2]
Cap rate: 3.5%^[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate: 0.6%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $1,229^[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: 34,546^[3]
Median household income: $62,988^[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: 11
Elementary: 6
Middle: 2
High: 1

VAN BUREN HIGH SCHOOL
High · Grades 10–12 · VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,228 students
NORTHRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle · Grades 6–8 · VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT
739 students
BUTTERFIELD TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOO
Middle · Grades 6–8 · VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT
558 students
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Elementary · Grades K–5 · VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT
489 students
VAN BUREN FRESHMAN ACADEMY
Secondary · Grades 9 · VAN BUREN SCHOOL DISTRICT
470 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 yield5.8%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%

Annual rent$12,275

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$1,063

Loan principal$168,108

Down payment$42,027

Total interest paid$214,412

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 ratio1.31

Monthly cost to own$1,339

Monthly rent$1,023

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: 81st percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 17th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 67th percentile^[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 72956?: The typical home in 72956 is worth $210,135, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 72956?: Home values in 72956 are up 6.9% over the past year, and up 7.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 72956?: A typical home in 72956 rents for about $1,023 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 72956?: The effective property tax rate in 72956 is 0.6% — roughly $1,229 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 72956?: ZIP code 72956 has a population of 34,546 and a median household income of $62,988.

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