72542 Zip Code Profile

72542 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Hardy, Arkansas. Median household income here ($23,305) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $34,728/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 72542 is $26,901.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 72542 earn an average of $22,161/year. Women earn only $15,426/year.

1,278 people in 72542 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 72542? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 21.0 minutes.

The median age here is 47. There are 1,917 men and 1,909 women. The median age for men is 47 while for women the median age is 48.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,835 people (out of the 3,826 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,532 homes, and 170 businesses every day. 37 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

72542 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 36 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Mashhad, Iran!) and -92 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 709 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 3,826
• White Population: 3,741
• Black Population: 15
• Hispanic Population: 63
• Asian Population: 21
• Hawaiian Population: 2
• Indian Population: 98
• Male Population: 1,917
• Female Population: 1,909
• Median Age: 47
• Median Age of Males: 47
• Median Age of Females: 48

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: West South Central
• State: Arkansas
• County: Sharp
• City: Hardy
• Longitude: -91.5
• Latitude: 36.3
• Elevation: 710 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 870

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,206
• Drive alone: 1,071
• Carpool: 95
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 37


• Average commute time: 21.0 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 84
•    5 - 9: 228
•    10 - 14: 240
•    15 - 19: 201
•    20 - 24: 141
•    25 - 29: 25
•    30 - 34: 137
•    35 - 39: 4
•    40 - 44: 25
•    45 - 59: 40
•    60 - 89: 49
•    90 plus: 32

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $85,200
• Average Annual Household Income: $26,806
• Businesses: 132
• Employees: 840
• Annual Payroll: $18,134,000
• Average Family Income: $34,728
• Median Family Income: $23,305
• Average Income for Men: $22,161
• Average Income for Women: $15,426

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 17151.0
• Sr Senator: John Boozman (R)
• Jr Senator: Mark L. Pryor (D)
• US House Representative: Eric A. ?Rick? Crawford (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 135
• State FIPS Code: 05

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View all schools in Hardy

Primary Schools

Cherokee Elementary School

Hwy 175

Hardy, AR 72542

(870) 257-3118

Middle Schools

Highland Middle School

Hwy 62/412

Hardy, AR 72542

(870) 856-3284

High Schools

Highland High School

1 Rebel Circle

Hardy, AR 72542

(870) 856-3273