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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Zip code 72762 in Springdale, Arkansas, contains a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing inventory of 338 total units, with 336 designated as low-income units. Based on the 2022 population of 45,588 and an estimated 17,467 housing units, LIHTC-funded affordable housing comprises approximately 1.93% of the zip code's estimated housing inventory.
The LIHTC projects in this zip code have received $501,230 in tax credits, averaging about $1,483 per unit. This funding represents 0.31% of Arkansas's total LIHTC allocation, indicating a moderate investment in affordable housing for this area.
Affordable housing has been present in the zip code since 1994, with the completion of Johnson Meadows Apartments. The most recent project, Springdale Ridge II (formerly Fox Run), was completed in 2001. The late 1990s and early 2000s saw the most affordable housing development in this area.
The inventory includes 2 efficiencies, 50 one-bedroom units, 143 two-bedroom units, and 90 three-bedroom units. This distribution suggests a focus on accommodating various household sizes, with an emphasis on small to medium-sized families.
Over the past decade, the zip code has experienced population growth, increasing from 37,795 in 2013 to 45,588 in 2022. The median income has risen from $60,140 in 2013 to $73,077 in 2022, indicating overall economic improvement in the area.
Racial demographics have shifted, with the white population decreasing from 69% in 2013 to 57% in 2022. The Hispanic population has grown from 21% to 25% during this period, while other racial groups have seen modest increases. This diversification may indicate changing housing needs in the community.
Despite these demographic changes, no new LIHTC projects have been completed in the last decade. This could be due to the rising median income, potentially reducing the perceived need for additional affordable housing units.
Zip code 72762 in Springdale, Arkansas, has a modest LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory, covering about 1.93% of the estimated housing stock. The area saw significant affordable housing development between 1994 and 2001, with three projects providing a mix of unit types. While the population has grown and diversified over the past decade, and median income has increased, no new LIHTC projects have been completed recently. This analysis provides insight into the affordable housing landscape of the zip code.