2026 Rankings

Worst ZIP Codes for Homebuyers in Arkansas — 2026

Last updated: April 13, 2026

706 ZIP codes ranked by Purchase Risk #1: ZIP 72360 (Marianna, AR) - 66/100
Lead Violations Lowest Score Safest Flood Risk Energy Cost Radon PFAS Reliability EJ Index Homebuyer Risk CO & Gas Safest Gas Remediation Burden Unresolved Violations (by Utility) Water Equity (by Utility)

Out of 706 ZIP codes with data in Arkansas, these are the highest-ranked areas for purchase risk. See also: National Worst ZIP Codes for Homebuyers — Hidden Risk Factors | All Arkansas Rankings

Statistic Value
ZIP codes ranked 706
Highest value 66/100
Median value 26/100
State Arkansas

Top 100 Worst ZIP Codes

Rank ZIP Code City State Purchase Risk Safety Score
1 72360 Marianna AR 66/100 65/100
2 71640 Eudora AR 63/100 77/100
3 72342 Helena AR 63/100 55/100
4 72554 Mammoth Spring AR 63/100 45/100
5 71653 Lake Village AR 60/100 52/100
6 72036 Cotton Plant AR 60/100 73/100
7 71662 Pickens AR 58/100 33/100
8 72029 Clarendon AR 57/100 57/100
9 71961 Oden AR 55/100 46/100
10 72327 Crawfordsville AR 55/100 81/100
11 71630 Arkansas City AR 54/100 71/100
12 72004 Altheimer AR 53/100 76/100
13 72021 Brinkley AR 53/100 89/100
14 72331 Earle AR 53/100 78/100
15 72368 Moro AR 53/100 57/100
16 72761 Siloam Springs AR 53/100 48/100
17 71701 Camden AR 52/100 74/100
18 71724 Calion AR 52/100 82/100
19 72175 Wabbaseka AR 52/100 73/100
20 72564 Oil Trough AR 52/100 68/100
21 72644 Lead Hill AR 52/100 55/100
22 71663 Portland AR 51/100 78/100
23 72020 Bradford AR 51/100 80/100
24 72069 Holly Grove AR 51/100 70/100
25 72072 Humnoke AR 51/100 85/100
26 72413 Biggers AR 51/100 70/100
27 72650 Marshall AR 51/100 67/100
28 72928 Branch AR 51/100 66/100
29 72540 Guion AR 50/100 55/100
30 71643 Gould AR 49/100 80/100
31 71765 Strong AR 49/100 72/100
32 71770 Waldo AR 49/100 55/100
33 71960 Norman AR 49/100 63/100
34 72350 Joiner AR 49/100 63/100
35 71826 Bradley AR 48/100 74/100
36 71922 Antoine AR 48/100 55/100
37 71957 Mount Ida AR 48/100 50/100
38 72073 Humphrey AR 48/100 71/100
39 72801 Russellville AR 48/100 65/100
40 72936 Greenwood AR 48/100 71/100
41 71639 Dumas AR 47/100 83/100
42 71642 Fountain Hill AR 47/100 80/100
43 71676 Wilmot AR 47/100 83/100
44 71940 Delight AR 47/100 55/100
45 72017 Biscoe AR 47/100 85/100
46 72180 Woodson AR 47/100 73/100
47 72330 Dyess AR 47/100 80/100
48 72455 Pocahontas AR 47/100 71/100
49 72542 Hardy AR 47/100 65/100
50 72628 Deer AR 47/100 80/100
51 72672 Pyatt AR 47/100 66/100
52 71861 Taylor AR 46/100 78/100
53 72040 Des Arc AR 46/100 85/100
54 72168 Tucker AR 46/100 73/100
55 72396 Wynne AR 46/100 84/100
56 72544 Henderson AR 46/100 61/100
57 72853 Ola AR 46/100 67/100
58 72937 Hackett AR 46/100 49/100
59 71647 Hermitage AR 45/100 80/100
60 71801 Hope AR 45/100 78/100
61 71825 Blevins AR 45/100 62/100
62 72060 Griffithville AR 45/100 52/100
63 72152 Sherrill AR 45/100 65/100
64 72433 Hoxie AR 45/100 86/100
65 72473 Tuckerman AR 45/100 74/100
66 71858 Rosston AR 44/100 62/100
67 72641 Jasper AR 44/100 64/100
68 71674 Watson AR 43/100 87/100
69 71852 Nashville AR 43/100 78/100
70 71935 Caddo Gap AR 43/100 55/100
71 71958 Murfreesboro AR 43/100 69/100
72 72140 Saint Charles AR 43/100 65/100
73 72453 Peach Orchard AR 43/100 65/100
74 72470 Success AR 43/100 87/100
75 72624 Compton AR 43/100 55/100
76 72658 Norfork AR 43/100 65/100
77 72947 Mulberry AR 43/100 66/100
78 71654 Mc Gehee AR 42/100 60/100
79 72025 Casa AR 42/100 87/100
80 72086 Lonoke AR 42/100 85/100
81 72324 Cherry Valley AR 42/100 86/100
82 72370 Osceola AR 42/100 93/100
83 72434 Imboden AR 42/100 69/100
84 72833 Danville AR 42/100 62/100
85 72935 Dyer AR 42/100 84/100
86 71747 Huttig AR 41/100 81/100
87 71837 Fouke AR 41/100 67/100
88 72482 Williford AR 41/100 72/100

Methodology

The Home Purchase Risk Score combines area indicators that may lead to added costs for homebuyers: water system violation records, lead service line indicators, county radon potential, flood zones and housing age. An indicator does not mean a home needs filtration, mitigation, insurance or upgrades; a home test or inspection decides that. These are factors that standard home inspections may not fully capture.

Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-04-13.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Home Purchase Risk Score?

This score (0-100) estimates the hidden environmental costs a homebuyer may face: water filtration needs, lead pipe replacement, radon mitigation, flood insurance, and infrastructure upgrades. Higher scores mean more potential unexpected expenses after purchase.

What should homebuyers do in high-risk ZIP codes?

Request a water quality test, check for lead service lines with the utility, test for radon before closing, verify FEMA flood zone designation, and factor in potential remediation costs ($5,000-$30,000+) to your budget.

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Disclaimer: Rankings are based on EPA, FEMA, and federal agency data. They reflect historical patterns and risk indicators, not necessarily current conditions. For the most current information, contact your local water utility or request a Consumer Confidence Report.

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