72542 ZIP Code – Hardy, Arkansas
72542 is a small ZIP code in Hardy, Arkansas, part of Sharp County with a population of approximately 3,644 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $42,604, which is below the Arkansas average and well below the national figure. At $96,500, median home values run well below the national average, with 83.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $619 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 76% single-family (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.7% is near the U.S. average. 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 45.7, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 72529, 72482, 72459.
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ZIP 72542 vs. Arkansas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 72542 | AR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,644 | 5,039 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $52k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $96k | $126k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $619 | $750 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | 17.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.9% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 72529 – Cherokee Village
- 72482 – Williford
- 72459 – Ravenden
- 72513 – Ash Flat
- 72554 – Mammoth Spring
- 72539 – Glencoe
- 72569 – Poughkeepsie
- 72532 – Evening Shade
- 72520 – Camp
- 72512 – Horseshoe Bend
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72529 | CHEROKEE VILLAGE | 5,094 | $35,882 |
| 72482 | WILLIFORD | 1,473 | $39,618 |
| 72459 | RAVENDEN | 1,522 | $32,292 |
| 72513 | ASH FLAT | 2,630 | $39,890 |
| 72554 | MAMMOTH SPRING | 2,965 | $56,729 |