The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 71839 sells for about $135,000, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $950 a month.
ZIP 71839 — Garland
The housing market in 71839 remains stable with low inventory and modest price growth consistent with rural Arkansas trends. Market activity is limited by the small population base, and demand is primarily driven by local buyers rather than external investment. No major developments are currently impacting the local market trajectory.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, affordable housing, and proximity to the Texarkana employment hub.
Median prices moved up 3.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.2% · poverty 13.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 71839, Miller County AR
Crime rates in the Garland area are generally low, consistent with rural Miller County trends, though property crime remains the primary concern for residents.
Schools serving this area are part of the Miller County Consolidated School District, which provides basic educational services for a small, rural student population.
The area is subject to standard regional flood risks associated with the Red River basin and requires typical homeowner insurance coverage for wind and storm damage.
Economic momentum is limited, with the local economy primarily driven by agriculture, forestry, and small-scale local services rather than large-scale industrial development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Disabled Veteran Total Property Tax Exemption: Provides a 100% exemption from all ad valorem real property taxes on the principal homestead. Formula: Net Ad Valorem Tax Due = $0.00. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Senior and Disabled Assessment Freeze: Freezes the assessed taxable value of the homestead at the prevailing assessed value at the time the owner becomes eligible or purchases the property. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas State Homestead Property Tax Credit: Provides a direct reduction against ad valorem property taxes up to $350.00 (increased to $350 by Act 655 of 2009; further statutory increases may apply up to $425 depending on legislative session). Formula: Final Tax Due = max($0, Gross Ad Valorem Tax - Homestead Credit). State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Amendment 79 Assessment Growth Caps (Assessment Limitation): Caps annual assessed value growth following a countywide reappraisal: homestead parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 5% per year, and non-homestead residential parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 10% per year until taxable assessment reaches… State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment Ratio and Valuation: Imposes an ad valorem property tax based on a uniform statutory assessment ratio of 20% of true market value.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents typically driving to Texarkana for major employment, shopping, and healthcare services.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to nearby fishing, hunting, and local community parks within the rural Miller County landscape.
The rental market is small and primarily composed of single-family homes, with low turnover and limited institutional investor presence.
The economy is largely agricultural and service-based, with most residents commuting to Texarkana for professional employment.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving this rural ZIP code.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this area.
The Miller County Assessor's office manages property valuations, typically reassessing based on state-mandated cycles.
Parcels are subject to Miller County school district taxes and local fire protection district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect the regional risk of severe weather events common in Southwest Arkansas.
Arkansas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaults.
Arkansas law requires sellers to provide a property disclosure form, though it is limited in scope compared to other states.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 71839 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides local outdoor space for community gatherings and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.