US ZIP Code
72432

Harrisburg, AR

Poinsett County  ·  Arkansas

● Active
👥 6,537 Population
💰 $57,687 Median HH Income
▼ 24% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019
🎂 36.8 Median Age ↓ 14% since 2019
🏠 $112,700 Median Home Value
▼ 60% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019
🎓 15.2% College Grads
▼ 61% below avg
📊 6.9% Unemployment
▲ 41% above avg ↓ 6% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code72432
CityHarrisburg
StateArkansas (AR)
CountyPoinsett County
Area Code327/870
Elevation296 ft
Latitude35.55307
Longitude-90.725948
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS05111
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 50.8% (3,321) Female 49.2% (3,216) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 3.3%Other: 2.4%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic3.4%
Black3.3%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs ↓ 14% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.66
Below Poverty18.6% ▲ 86% above avg
College Grads15.2% ▼ 61% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
No HS Diploma36 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,006 (52.6%)
Some College673 (17.7%)
Associates520 (13.6%)
Bachelors218 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree360 (9.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 52.6%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 9.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad52.6%
Some College17.7%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate9.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–100k
21%
$100k–150k
24%
$150k–200k
12%
$200k–300k
14%
$300k–500k
5%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,687 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019
Median Home Value$112,700 ▼ 60% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$811/mo ↑ 48% since 2019
Total Units2,618
Vacant Units217
Avg HH Size2.66

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–50k
13%
$50k–75k
32%
$75k–100k
17%
$100k–150k
12%
$150k–200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
57%

Summary

Total Units2,618
Vacant217
Owner Occupied70.4%
Renter Occupied29.6%
Avg HH Size2.66
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 72432 is in Harrisburg, AR, in Poinsett County.
ZIP code 72432 is located in Arkansas (AR).
ZIP code 72432 is in Poinsett County, AR.
ZIP 72432 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 72432 is 6,537 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 72432 is $57,687 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 72432 is $112,700 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 72432

ZIP code 72432 is located in Harrisburg, Arkansas, within Poinsett County. With a population of 6,537, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.8 years. Economically, 72432 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,687 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 72432 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $112,700 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $811 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.

The population of 72432 is primarily White (90.91%). Residents are less-educated — 15.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.6%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 72432 stands at 6.9%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.

Overall, ZIP code 72432 in Harrisburg, AR is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,537 residents, a median household income of $57,687, and a median home value of $112,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arkansas.