72131 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 72131 (Quitman, Arkansas) pay a median of $824/year in property taxes on homes valued at $162,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.51%, which is 12% below the Arkansas state average of 0.58%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 72131 is approximately $69, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Cleburne County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Arkansas, 72131 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 71909 (0.51%) and 72003 (0.51%).

In Quitman, property taxes represent approximately 2.0% of the median household income of $41,835, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Arkansas imposes no statewide reassessment cap; your property will be valued at market value when you buy, and the Cleburne County Assessor will set a new tax base. Senior homeowners 65+ and disabled residents can claim the Homestead Property Tax Relief exemption to reduce assessed value — file your application with the Cleburne County Assessor within 30 days of taking ownership. Request the current assessed value and prior tax history from the Cleburne County Assessor to forecast your tax burden.