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Home appreciation in ZIP codes 728xxRussellville, AR area

FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 728 changed +4.0% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +3.1% for Arkansas and +3.0% for the United States.

The region covers ZIP codes 72801–72865. Most of its 2010 population lived in Pope County (50%), Johnson County (21%), Yell County (18%). Communities in the region include Clarksville, Dardanelle, Paris, Atkins, Pottsville. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.

1-year change
+4.0%

Year to Q2 2026

5-year change
+45.2%

vs U.S. +41.3%

Since Q1 1995
+203%

vs U.S. +292%

National rank (1 year)
383rd

of 882 ZIP3 regions

ZIP3 728 vs Arkansas and the U.S.

FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026

1002003004001995200020052010201520202025
  • ZIP3 728: 303.4
  • Arkansas: 318.0
  • United States: 391.6

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Appreciation by time window

Percent change in the regional index to Q2 2026; gaps are percentage points
WindowZIP3 728ARU.S.Gap vs ARGap vs U.S.
1 year+4.0%+3.1%+3.0%+0.9 pts+1.0 pts
3 years+15.3%+12.7%+12.9%+2.6 pts+2.4 pts
5 years+45.2%+45.4%+41.3%−0.1 pts+3.9 pts
10 years+77.1%+85.9%+93.3%−8.8 pts−16.2 pts
Since Q1 1995+203%+218%+292%−14.6 pts−88.1 pts
FHFA reports this region's index type as "Balance of State": its series comes from FHFA's index for the non-metropolitan part of the state rather than a separately estimated 3-digit ZIP index. Other regions with the same index type in the state show identical values, so rankings can tie.

If you bought in ZIP3 728 in…

Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.

Bought inIndex change$300,000 then, at the regional rate
Q2 1995+200%$898,549
Q2 2000+156%$766,768
Q2 2005+109%$627,312
Q2 2010+84.9%$554,849
Q2 2015+81.3%$543,875
Q2 2020+58.8%$476,535
Q2 2021+45.2%$435,704
Q2 2023+15.3%$345,911
Q2 2025+4.0%$312,065

How ZIP3 728 ranks

Over the past year ZIP3 728 ranks 383rd of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 8th of 14 in Arkansas. Its one-year change is +1.0 pts versus the nation and +0.9 pts versus Arkansas. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.

WindowNational rankRank in Arkansas
1 year383rd of 8828th of 14
3 years438th of 8826th of 14
5 years417th of 8828th of 14
10 years636th of 8829th of 14
Since Q1 1995771st of 87910th of 14

Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 728

ZIP3 728's index peaked in Q1 2009, fell 4.0% to its low in Q2 2012, and regained its peak in Q1 2015, about 6 years after the top. Today it sits +81.2% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared

Area2000s peakLow pointPeak to lowBack to peakToday vs peak
ZIP3 728Q1 2009Q2 2012-4.0%Q1 2015 (6 yrs)+81.2%
ARQ4 2007Q2 2011-6.7%Q3 2015 (7.8 yrs)+89.2%
U.S.Q1 2007Q2 2012-19.0%Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs)+89.3%

Appreciation after inflation

Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 728's index has changed +37.0% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation

WindowInflation (CPI-U)ZIP3 728 after inflationAR after inflationU.S. after inflation
1 year+3.9%+0.1%-0.7%-0.8%
3 years+9.8%+5.0%+2.6%+2.8%
5 years+24.0%+17.1%+17.2%+13.9%
10 years+39.1%+27.4%+33.7%+39.0%
Since Q1 1995+121%+37.0%+43.6%+76.8%

Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 728

Estimate regional appreciation

Regional estimate

$531,366

Estimated gain
$231,366
Index change
+77.12%
Start index
171.30
End index
303.41

ZIP3 728 (Russellville, AR area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Balance of State.

About this estimate. This calculator is an independent tool that applies the publicly available FHFA House Price Index® (FHFA HPI®) to a value you enter. The FHFA HPI® is a 3-digit ZIP (regional) index that measures average price movement across a broad area - it is not specific to any individual property, and the result is not an appraisal, tax assessment, lender valuation, or guaranteed market value. zipappreciation.com is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FHFA. Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency, FHFA HPI® (fhfa.gov).

Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions

3-digit ZIP regionState1 year5 yearsSince Q1 1995
729 · Fort Smith, AR areaAR+4.0%+47.0%+212%
719 · Hot Springs, AR areaAR+2.1%+45.1%+227%
720 · Conway, AR areaAR+4.8%+43.0%+186%
722 · Little Rock, AR areaAR+0.9%+32.4%+196%
721 · North Little Rock, AR areaAR+3.0%+40.9%+179%
726 · Harrison, AR areaAR+6.8%+56.9%+223%

Recent quarterly index values

FHFA HPI® values for ZIP3 728 (original FHFA base, Q1 1995 = 100). Index type: Balance of State.
PeriodIndex
Q2 2026303.41
Q1 2026302.46
Q4 2025297.59
Q3 2025297.58
Q2 2025291.68
Q1 2025286.71
Q4 2024290.45
Q3 2024285.14
Q2 2024279.51
Q1 2024273.30
Q4 2023271.00
Q3 2023268.06

Frequently asked questions

How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 728?
Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 728, the regional index changed +4.0% over the year to Q2 2026, +45.2% over five years, +77.1% over ten years, and +203% since Q1 1995.
Is ZIP3 728 appreciating faster than Arkansas and the U.S.?
Over the past year the region's index +4.0% compares with +3.1% for Arkansas and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +1.0 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +3.9 pts.
Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 728?
All ZIP codes that begin with 728. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 72801 to 72865 (34 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
Can I use this to value my home?
No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.