ZIP
72542
AR · County 05135 · pop 3,829 (population)
42.7
Opportunity Index
STRONG_BUYNational rank #709
Why This ZIP
ZIP 72542 ranks #709 nationally with phase STRONG_BUY. Primary driver: VACANCY. Capital opportunity score is 46.1, signal coverage 7/10 (88% data coverage, HIGH confidence).
ZIP 72542 — Historical Price + Stress Trajectory
50 years FHFA HPI · 2.3 years quarterly stress signalsloading…
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🟡 HPI Index (left axis) = FHFA House Price Index annual values from FHFA HPI-AT-BDL ZIP5 dataset · 1975–2025 · base 100. Overlay (right axis) = quarterly stress signal blended with annual HPI YoY where available. annual + quarterly data points loaded.
Parent County 05135 — ZIP 72542 highlighted
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Parent County 05135 — ZIP 72542 highlightedNational 5y🔥 top = HOT zips · ⊘ bottom = BAD · hover for values
ZIPs in Parent County 05135 — ZIP 72542 highlighted — ranked by opportunity
click any row to drill in · gold ★ = sweet spot| # | ZIP | Opp | Phase | Driver | Action | Bank Mv | Cap Rdy | Disc% | Vac% | Short | REO | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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▲ Top 3 Bullish Signals
| Listings Discount | 52.6 |
| Foreclosure / Delinquency | 39.0 |
| Property Stress | 33.0 |
▼ Top 3 Risk Signals
| Bank Institutional | 58.1 |
⚠ Missing Data
Auction / REOConstruction PressureFL Deep BonusHOA / Federal LiensInsurance Distress
Coverage: 88%
Confidence: HIGH
⇅ Rank
National rank#709
PhaseSTRONG_BUY
Primary driverVACANCY
Capital opp46.1
Pulse score40.4
Signal Breakdown — 10 Categories
Vacancy
31.8
Auction / REO
—
Construction Pressure
0.0
FL Deep Bonus
—
Property Stress
33.0
HOA / Federal Liens
—
Listings Discount
52.6
Bank Institutional
58.1
Insurance Distress
0.0
Foreclosure / Delinquency
39.0
Top-Line Metrics
Avg DOM (days)
54.3
Price Cut %
18.2%
Short-Sale Listings
2
Auction Events 90d
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Vacancy %
31.8%
Bank Score
58.1
Insurance Score
0.0
Listings Discount
52.6
Benchmark vs County vs State vs National
| Tier | Pulse | FC | Ins | Disc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 72542 | 40.4 | 34.7 | 0.0 | 52.6 |
| County 05135 | 39.3 | 33.5 | 0.0 | 42.9 |
| AR state avg | 34.8 | 21.7 | 1.5 | 35.4 |
| National | 31.0 | 17.4 | 0.4 | 28.4 |
Related ZIPs — Same County (10)
| ZIP | Opp | Phase | Driver | Disc | Stress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72554 | 46.1 | STRONG_BUY | VACANCY | 48 | 46 |
| 72529 | 45.3 | STRONG_BUY | VACANCY | 55 | 38 |
| 72513 | 44.9 | STRONG_BUY | VACANCY | 57 | 38 |
| 72459 | 42.5 | STRONG_BUY | VACANCY | 51 | 26 |
| 72482 | 41.9 | STRONG_BUY | VACANCY | 62 | 29 |
| 72521 | 38.7 | PEAK_OPPORTUNITY | VACANCY | 44 | 26 |
| 72469 | 38.3 | OVERHEATED | BANK_INSTITUTIONAL | 30 | 25 |
| 72577 | 37.4 | OVERHEATED | VACANCY | — | 35 |
| 72532 | 37.3 | OVERHEATED | VACANCY | — | 31 |
| 72466 | 36.7 | OVERHEATED | VACANCY | — | 25 |
DLRadar data · last update 10/20/2026, 3:35:57 AM
API: /api/economic-pulse/zip/72542
Methodology: the opportunity index blends the pulse reading with capital opportunity. Signals from methodology.