Sherwood, Arkansas · ZIP 72120

Sherwood — ZIP 72120

Sherwood (72120) scores 53/100 — Fair for Arkansas. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $240K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share24%

Property crime share76%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100

Avg math proficiency43%

Avg reading proficiency38%

Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100

Typical home value$240K

Median rent$1,509/mo

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: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$240K

Median Rent

$1,509/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

18,443

Violent Crime

4,685

Property Crime

13,758

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Pulaski 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
SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	424	62%	47%
SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	516	57%	52%
CATO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	305	57%	42%
OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	408	47%	42%
SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–07	772	37%	38%
SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL	08–09	721	29%	37%
SYLVAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,120	27%	31%
WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	586	27%	16%

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.

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Demographics

Population

33,393

Median Income

$77K

Homeownership

72%

Median Age

42.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 72120 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 72120 has a school score of 61/100. 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 72120 is approximately $240K. 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 72120 in Sherwood has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. 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.