ZIP code 72542
Where is ZIP code 72542?
Hardy, Arkansas
Sharp County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72542 belongs to Hardy, Arkansas in Sharp County. 72542 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 870. About 4,072 people live in the 72542 area, where the median household income is $41,295. The closest ZIP codes are 72482 (Williford, 5.6 mi south), 72529 (Cherokee Village, 6.7 mi west) and 72525 (Cherokee Village, 10.4 mi west).
| ZIP code | 72542 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Hardy |
| Also accepted | Highland |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Sharp County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 870 |
| Coordinates | 36.3227, -91.411 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 725 |
Population and income in 72542
| Population | 4,072 · higher than 73% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 26 · higher than 50% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.9 years · higher than 54% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $41,295 · lower than 80% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,017 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $98,500 · lower than 74% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $646 a month |
| Housing units | 2,179 |
| Households | 1,537 (2.65 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 155.04 sq mi (plus 1.08 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72542. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72542
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72482 | Williford, AR | 5.6 mi S | Standard |
| 72529 | Cherokee Village, AR | 6.7 mi W | Standard |
| 72525 | Cherokee Village, AR | 10.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 72554 | Mammoth Spring, AR | 10.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 72460 | Ravenden Springs, AR | 11.3 mi E | Standard |
| 72459 | Ravenden, AR | 11.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 72513 | Ash Flat, AR | 14.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 72434 | Imboden, AR | 15.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 65778 | Myrtle, MO | 15.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 65791 | Thayer, MO | 16.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 72569 | Poughkeepsie, AR | 17.4 mi S | Standard |
| 72466 | Smithville, AR | 17.7 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72542 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72542
123 MAIN ST
HARDY AR 72542
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts HIGHLAND as the city name for 72542. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72542-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72542?
- 72542 is a Hardy, Arkansas ZIP code. Highland is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 72542 in?
- ZIP code 72542 is in Sharp County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72542 in?
- 72542 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72542?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72542 use area code 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72542?
- About 4,072 people live in ZIP code 72542, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72542?
- The median household income in 72542 is $41,295 a year, lower than 80% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72542?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72542 are 72482 (Williford, 5.6 miles), 72529 (Cherokee Village, 6.7 miles), 72525 (Cherokee Village, 10.4 miles) and 72554 (Mammoth Spring, 10.9 miles).