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 Name | Hardy |
| Primary County | Sharp County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 3,644 |
| Area Code(s) | 327 / 870 |
| Current Time | CST |
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 2.8%.
| Population | 3,644 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 23 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,437 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $37,660 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $292,500 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 2.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 96.22% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 95.43% |
| Race/Ethnicty | 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% |
| Race/Ethnicty | 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% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | 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% |
| Coordinates | 36.30278778,-91.44965363 |
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| Cities/Towns in 72542 | Highland, Cherokee Village, Ozark Acres, Hardy Township (Sharp County), Lower North Township, Highland Township, Afton Township, Davidson Township, Cherokee Township, North Union Township, South Union Township, Richwoods Township (Sharp County), Pleasant Ridge Township, Jackson Township (Sharp County), Morgan Township (Sharp County), Myatt Township, North Lebanon Township |
| Regions | Jonesboro AreaSpringfield MO Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Batesville, AR |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 158 Square Miles |
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| 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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