72048 Property Tax Rate

Ethel, Arkansas · Part of Arkansas County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.45%

64.4% above state avg

Median Annual Tax

$1,208

$101/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$1,208

Monthly

$101

Eff. Rate

0.45%

vs. Arkansas Avg64.4% above
vs. National Avg55.1% below

How ZIP 72048 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 72048$1,208
Arkansas Average$735
National Average$2,690

ZIP 72048

0.45%

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%

Lower than 75% of ZIP codes in Arkansas(25th percentile, 488 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 72048

Property owners in ZIP code 72048 (Ethel, Arkansas) pay a median of $1,208/year in property taxes on homes valued at $268,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.45%, which is 22% below the Arkansas state average of 0.58%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 72048 is approximately $101, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Arkansas County. This is $473 more than the Arkansas average of $735/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Arkansas, 72048 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 72330 (0.45%) and 72635 (0.45%).

Arkansas has no state-level property tax cap; assessments are determined locally by county assessors and can increase annually without restriction. Arkansas County offers the Homestead Property Tax Credit for primary residences—apply with the Arkansas County Assessor to determine your relief based on income and homestead status. Submit your exemption claim to the Arkansas County Assessor within 30 days of purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 72048?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 72048 (Ethel, AR) is 0.45%. 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 Ethel, AR (72048)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 72048 is $1,208. 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 72048 compare to the Arkansas average?
ZIP code 72048's effective tax rate of 0.45% is lower than the Arkansas state average of 0.58%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $1,208, compared to the state average of $735.
What is the median home value in ZIP 72048?
The median home value in ZIP code 72048 (Ethel, AR) is $268,200, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 72048 in?
ZIP code 72048 is part of Arkansas County in Arkansas. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Arkansas, visit the Arkansas County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$115. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 72048 is part of Arkansas 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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