ZIP Code 72542 - Hardy Arkansas
Overview
ZIP Code 72542 is located in Hardy Arkansas. Portions of 72542 are also in Highland and Cherokee Village and Ozark Acres and Hardy Township (Sharp County) and Lower North Township and Highland Township and Afton Township and Davidson Township and Cherokee Township and North Union Township and South Union Township and Richwoods Township (Sharp County) and Pleasant Ridge Township and Jackson Township (Sharp County) and Morgan Township (Sharp County) and Myatt Township and North Lebanon Township. 72542 is primarily within Sharp County, with some portions in Fulton County. Regionally, 72542 is located in the Jonesboro Area.
ZIP Code 72542 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Hardy |
| Primary County | Sharp County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,644 |
| Area Code(s) | 327 / 870 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 72542 Map
72542 Demographics
72542 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Arkansas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 72542 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 72542 is White. The current unemployment level in 72542 is 4.2%.
| Population | 3,644 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 23 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,437 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $37,660 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $292,500 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 96.22% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 95.43% |
72542 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,236 | 95.6% |
| Black | 6 | 0.18% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 2.04% |
| Asian | 35 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.5% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 22 | 0.65% |
72542 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,524 | 95.97% |
| Black | 21 | 1.32% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 2.14% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.19% |
72542 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 183 | 8.3% |
| Bachelor Degree | 115 | 5.22% |
| High School Diploma | 986 | 44.74% |
| No High School Diploma | 63 | 2.86% |
| GED or Alternate | 207 | 9.39% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 335 | 15.2% |
| Associates Degree | 168 | 7.62% |
| Masters Degree | 96 | 4.36% |
| Professional Degree | 21 | 0.95% |
| Doctorate Degree | 30 | 1.36% |
72542 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.30278778, -91.44965363 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 72542 | HighlandCherokee VillageOzark AcresHardy Township (Sharp County)Lower North TownshipHighland TownshipAfton TownshipDavidson TownshipCherokee TownshipNorth Union TownshipSouth Union TownshipRichwoods Township (Sharp County)Pleasant Ridge TownshipJackson Township (Sharp County)Morgan Township (Sharp County)Myatt TownshipNorth Lebanon Township |
| Regions | Jonesboro Area Springfield MO Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Batesville, AR |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 158 Square Miles |
72542 Schools
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72542 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 39d - Central Plateau | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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