State ranking · Q2 2026
Fastest-appreciating ZIP codes in Arkansas
Over the year to Q2 2026, the fastest-appreciating of Arkansas's 14 3-digit ZIP regions was ZIP3 726 (Harrison, AR area) at +6.8%, based on FHFA HPI® data. 10 of 14 regions outpaced the statewide change of +3.1%; the U.S. changed +3.0%.
6 of 14 regions in Arkansasuse a FHFA "Balance of State" or metro index instead of a separately estimated 3-digit ZIP index, so some regions share identical values and rankings can tie.
Ranked by 1-year change
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | 1 year | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 726 · Harrison, AR area | +6.8% | +19.5% | +56.9% |
| 2 | 720 · Conway, AR area | +4.8% | +14.0% | +43.0% |
| 3 | 718 · Texarkana, AR area | +4.4% | +12.7% | +44.3% |
| 4 | 716 · Pine Bluff, AR area | +4.0% | +15.3% | +45.2% |
| 5 | 717 · El Dorado, AR area | +4.0% | +15.3% | +45.2% |
| 6 | 723 · West Memphis, AR area | +4.0% | +15.3% | +45.2% |
| 7 | 725 · Batesville, AR area | +4.0% | +15.3% | +45.2% |
| 8 | 728 · Russellville, AR area | +4.0% | +15.3% | +45.2% |
| 9 | 729 · Fort Smith, AR area | +4.0% | +14.4% | +47.0% |
| 10 | 727 · Fayetteville, AR area | +3.6% | +13.6% | +58.2% |
| 11 | 721 · North Little Rock, AR area | +3.0% | +12.4% | +40.9% |
| 12 | 719 · Hot Springs, AR area | +2.1% | +6.9% | +45.1% |
| 13 | 722 · Little Rock, AR area | +0.9% | +5.1% | +32.4% |
| 14 | 724 · Jonesboro, AR area | -0.9% | +10.0% | +31.1% |
Top 10 by 5-year change
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | 5 years | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 727 · Fayetteville, AR area | +58.2% | +3.6% |
| 2 | 726 · Harrison, AR area | +56.9% | +6.8% |
| 3 | 729 · Fort Smith, AR area | +47.0% | +4.0% |
| 4 | 716 · Pine Bluff, AR area | +45.2% | +4.0% |
| 5 | 717 · El Dorado, AR area | +45.2% | +4.0% |
| 6 | 723 · West Memphis, AR area | +45.2% | +4.0% |
| 7 | 725 · Batesville, AR area | +45.2% | +4.0% |
| 8 | 728 · Russellville, AR area | +45.2% | +4.0% |
| 9 | 719 · Hot Springs, AR area | +45.1% | +2.1% |
| 10 | 718 · Texarkana, AR area | +44.3% | +4.4% |
Top 10 by 10-year change
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | 10 years | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 727 · Fayetteville, AR area | +128% | +3.6% |
| 2 | 726 · Harrison, AR area | +99.8% | +6.8% |
| 3 | 719 · Hot Springs, AR area | +92.1% | +2.1% |
| 4 | 729 · Fort Smith, AR area | +88.9% | +4.0% |
| 5 | 716 · Pine Bluff, AR area | +77.1% | +4.0% |
| 6 | 717 · El Dorado, AR area | +77.1% | +4.0% |
| 7 | 723 · West Memphis, AR area | +77.1% | +4.0% |
| 8 | 725 · Batesville, AR area | +77.1% | +4.0% |
| 9 | 728 · Russellville, AR area | +77.1% | +4.0% |
| 10 | 718 · Texarkana, AR area | +75.3% | +4.4% |
Top 10 by change since Q1 1995
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | Since Q1 1995 | 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 727 · Fayetteville, AR area | +295% | +3.6% |
| 2 | 719 · Hot Springs, AR area | +227% | +2.1% |
| 3 | 726 · Harrison, AR area | +223% | +6.8% |
| 4 | 729 · Fort Smith, AR area | +212% | +4.0% |
| 5 | 718 · Texarkana, AR area | +205% | +4.4% |
| 6 | 716 · Pine Bluff, AR area | +203% | +4.0% |
| 7 | 717 · El Dorado, AR area | +203% | +4.0% |
| 8 | 723 · West Memphis, AR area | +203% | +4.0% |
| 9 | 725 · Batesville, AR area | +203% | +4.0% |
| 10 | 728 · Russellville, AR area | +203% | +4.0% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the fastest-appreciating ZIP code area in Arkansas?
- Over the past year, ZIP3 726 (Harrison, AR area) led Arkansas at +6.8%. Over five years the leader was ZIP3 727 (Fayetteville, AR area) at +58.2%, and since Q1 1995 it was ZIP3 727 (Fayetteville, AR area) at +295%.
- Why are rankings by 3-digit ZIP and not 5-digit ZIP?
- FHFA publishes its quarterly ZIP-level index for 3-digit ZIP regions, which group all ZIP codes sharing the same first three digits. Each region covers many communities, so results describe broad regional trends rather than any one neighborhood or home.