Real Estate Investing in Beebe, Arkansas (72012)

Everything the listing leaves out — vacancy, rent trend, cap rate, landlord climate. All free.

White County • Population: 13,663 • Data updated: September 2026

☆ Watch this market Free account

Should you buy in 72012 (Beebe, AR)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (64/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 16.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.

What’s happening in Beebe, AR (72012)?

Click any question — our AI will research it live from the web and show you sources.

✨ Live AI + Web Search
Want to ask your own questions? Upgrade to Pro for unlimited custom queries.
3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $214,107
Avg Monthly Rent $1,285
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $59,120
% Renters 33.8%

Market Analysis: 72012 Beebe

ZIP 72012 in Beebe, AR carries a solid set of headwinds. Home values near $214K and rents of $1,285/mo sit inside a market where underwriting has to be tight.

Distressed markets are won on execution, not on spreadsheets. ZIP 72012 sits at the profile where tenant screening, deferred maintenance, and local relationships determine the outcome.

From an investor standpoint, 72012 offers a low basis, the region around Beebe has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

Stepping back, 13,663 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Distressed ZIPs reward experience. robust returns are possible in 72012, but they flow to investors who already understand how to operate in soft markets.

Explore the Data — Click a Tab Below
🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Beebe:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 69/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
11/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.6× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+2.9%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,285/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
☀️
WARM MARKET
Searcy, AR Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
7.6%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Searcy, AR metro data
🏠

Property Strategy for 72012

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
5.0% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+10.8% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$62,944/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $125,887 $880 5.0% +10.8% $62,944
3BR $204,239 $1,150 4.1% +7.9% $68,080
4BR $258,478 $1,170 3.3% +7.4% $64,620

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$225K$201K$177K$153K$129K$106KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

No data available

📊 How Does 72012 Compare?

Metric 72012 Beebe Searcy, AR Arkansas
Home Value $214,107 $214,107 N/A $216,341
5-Year CAGR 5.5% 5.5% N/A 5.7%
Avg Rent $1,285 $1,285 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.7% 4.7% - -
💡 Why Invest in 72012? Click to expand

With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

📊 See where this ZIP ranks in our Best-of lists →
A great house in the wrong ZIP is still a bad deal — screen every market by cash flow & cap rate.
Open the Market Finder →
Free to search · investor plans from $19/mo

Landlord Ground Truth

Real numbers from people who own or manage rentals in ZIP 72012 (Beebe, AR). Anonymous, moderated, never written by AI.

Do you own or manage rentals in ZIP 72012 (Beebe, AR)?

~25 seconds · no account needed · your report is anonymous

Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.7%
Fair
5yr Growth
+5.5%
Moderate

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Searcy, AR metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
65%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

View all metro crash risk rankings →

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $214,107
Monthly Rent $1,285
Price-to-Rent 13.9:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 7.2%
Cap Rate 4.7%
5-Year IRR 10.2%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +2.9% ▲
3-Year CAGR +2.5% ▲
5-Year CAGR +5.5% ▲
10-Year CAGR +4.9% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.7%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.7%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

Run an IRR Analysis →

⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
16.3%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+5.5%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 72012

Population: 13,663

💰 Median Household Income
$59,120
This area
$59,120
State
$52,981
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
33.8%
This area
33.8%
State
24.2%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.5%
This area
1.5%
State
-21.7%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
20.8%
This area
20.8%
State
-9.2%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
37.4 years
This area
37.4 years
State
3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
16.3%
This area
16.3%
State
22.6%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 92.0%
Other/Mixed 6.2%
Hispanic/Latino 3.9%
Black/African American 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
👶 Under 18
26.3%
This area
26.3%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
13.4%
This area
13.4%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
5.9%
This area
5.9%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

🚧

Crime & Safety Data Coming Soon

We're integrating comprehensive crime statistics including violent crime rates, property crime, and safety scores to help you make informed investment decisions.

Expected: Q1 2025

🎓 Schools in 72012

B Avg School Grade
5 Schools
14.7:1 Avg Class Size
$12,190 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

BEEBE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

📚 07 – 08 Middle
👥
484 Students
👨‍🏫
14.1:1 Class Size
💰
$12,190 Per Student
B+ Above Average

BEEBE HIGH SCHOOL

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,055 Students
👨‍🏫
8.2:1 Class Size
💰
$12,190 Per Student
B Good

BEEBE EARLY CHILDHOOD

📚 K – 01 Elementary
👥
474 Students
👨‍🏫
16.4:1 Class Size
💰
$12,190 Per Student
B Good

BEEBE MIDDLE SCHOOL

📚 05 – 06 School
👥
508 Students
👨‍🏫
17.3:1 Class Size
💰
$12,190 Per Student
B Good

BEEBE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
912 Students
👨‍🏫
17.4:1 Class Size
💰
$12,190 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

Traditional school ratings rely heavily on standardized test scores, which often reflect family income more than school quality. Repit takes a different approach.

We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

3 Nearby 361 Off-Campus Students
C+
Arkansas State University-Beebe
3,010 students · 2.3 mi
D
Searcy Beauty College
87 students · 14.0 mi
C+
Harding University
4,608 students · 14.8 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beebe, AR a smart market for rental property?

Our data puts Beebe, AR at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $214K and rents around $1,285/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What is the typical rental rate in Beebe, AR?

Rents in Beebe, AR run near $1,285/mo. Compared with median home prices of $214K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

How deep is the rental pool in Beebe, AR?

Tenant quality in Beebe, AR ranks as solid. Landlords generally report measured occupancy at market rents of $1,285/mo.

What approach is best for Beebe, AR real estate?

In Beebe, AR the substantial play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $214K prices and $1,285/mo rents suits that approach.

What are vacancy rates like in Beebe, AR?

Expect elevated vacancy in Beebe, AR. Rents at $1,285/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

You know 72012 now. You don’t know where it ranks.

This page stays free — all of it. What one page can’t tell you is how 72012 compares to every other market. Investor ($19/mo) screens every U.S. ZIP by cap rate, the 1% rule, vacancy and landlord climate, and exports your shortlist.

Compare Plans

How 72012 ranks in Searcy, AR

Every ZIP in this metro, ranked. Free.

Cash Flow → Appreciation → Affordable →
🤖

AI Market Advisor

Ask questions about investing in 72012 (Beebe)

Loading...

Community Ratings

What people who’ve spent time here actually say. Not paid reviews.

Be the first to rate 72012 (Beebe, AR).

It takes 30 seconds. No signup. Your rating helps everyone who comes here after you.