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Forrest City, Arkansas · ZIP 72335

Forrest City — ZIP 72335

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Forrest City (72335) scores 34/100 — Below Average for Arkansas. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $76K.

34OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share30%
Property crime share70%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index45/100
Avg math proficiency15%
Avg reading proficiency16%
Schools nearby5

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index78/100
Typical home value$76K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Jun 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$76K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

545

Violent Crime

163

Property Crime

382

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Saint Francis County, Arkansas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
STEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL03–05400
22%
13%
LINCOLN ACADEMY06–06132
22%
17%
FORREST CITY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–08270
8%
19%
FORREST CITY HIGH SCHOOL09–12563
6%
15%
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–02713Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

16,514

Median Income

$40K

Homeownership

48%

Median Age

38.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 72335 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 72335 has a school score of 45/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 72335 is approximately $76K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 72335 in Forrest City has an overall NeighborScore of 34/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.