71959 Property Tax Rate

Newhope, Arkansas · Part of Pike County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.68%

12.2% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$825

$69/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$825

Monthly

$69

Eff. Rate

0.68%

vs. Arkansas Avg12.2% above
vs. National Avg69.3% below

How ZIP 71959 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 71959$825
Arkansas Average$735
National Average$2,690

ZIP 71959

0.68%

Effective rate

Arkansas Avg

0.58%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Arkansas

0.18%state avg 0.58%6.33%

Higher than 84% of ZIP codes in Arkansas(84th percentile, 488 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 71959

Property owners in ZIP code 71959 (Newhope, Arkansas) pay a median of $825/year in property taxes on homes valued at $120,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.68%, which is 19% above the Arkansas state average of 0.58%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 71959 is approximately $69, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Pike County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Arkansas, 71959 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 72712 (0.68%) and 72027 (0.68%).

Arkansas has no state-level property tax cap; assessments are determined locally by county assessors and can increase annually without restriction. Pike County offers the Homestead Property Tax Credit for eligible primary residences—apply with the Pike County Assessor to determine your relief amount based on income. File your homestead exemption claim with the Pike County Assessor immediately after purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 71959?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 71959 (Newhope, AR) is 0.68%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Newhope, AR (71959)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 71959 is $825. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 71959 compare to the Arkansas average?
ZIP code 71959's effective tax rate of 0.68% is higher than the Arkansas state average of 0.58%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $825, compared to the state average of $735.
What is the median home value in ZIP 71959?
The median home value in ZIP code 71959 (Newhope, AR) is $120,800, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 71959 in?
ZIP code 71959 is part of Pike County in Arkansas. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Arkansas, visit the Pike County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$424. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 71959 is part of Pike County, Arkansas. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

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By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.

Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.

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