ZIP code 72542: Hardy, AR
72542 is a ZIP code in Hardy, Arkansas, mainly in Sharp County. About 4,072 people live here.
- Population
- 4,072
- Median household income
- $41,295
- Typical home value
- $135,200+2.7% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $646gross, per month
- Median age
- 43.9
- Homeowners
- 83.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 72542 details
| City | Hardy |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Sharp County (also partly Fulton County) |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 155 sq mi, plus 1.1 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 26 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.7% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 24.2 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 36.30040, -91.46597 |
Median rent in 72542 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $540/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $757/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $733/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 72542
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72529 | Cherokee Village, AR | 5.7 mi | 5,059 |
| 72482 | Williford, AR | 6.4 mi | 1,226 |
| 72525 | Cherokee Village, AR | 7.3 mi | — |
| 72459 | Ravenden, AR | 9.6 mi | 1,348 |
| 72554 | Mammoth Spring, AR | 11.1 mi | 2,817 |
| 72513 | Ash Flat, AR | 11.2 mi | 2,888 |
| 72539 | Glencoe, AR | 14.4 mi | 123 |
| 72569 | Poughkeepsie, AR | 15.2 mi | 279 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 72542?
A typical home in ZIP code 72542 is worth about $135,200 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $41,295 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Arkansas average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $135,200 homeWhat can a $41,295 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 72542
What city is ZIP code 72542?
ZIP code 72542 is in Hardy, AR, in Sharp County.
What county is ZIP code 72542 in?
72542 is mainly in Sharp County, Arkansas, and partly in Fulton County.
What is the population of ZIP code 72542?
About 4,072 people live in ZIP code 72542, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 72542 in?
72542 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.