City

Hardy, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Sharp County  ·  Arkansas

👥3,829Population
💰$40,724Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$90,500Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓14.7%College Grads▼ 62% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.4%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0.5%Asian: 1.3%Other: 8.8%Race
White88.4%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.5%
Asian1.3%
Other8.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads14.7% ▼ 62% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,155 (44.9%)
Some College425 (16.5%)
Associates594 (23.1%)
Bachelors112 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree266 (10.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 44.9%Some College: 16.5%Associates: 23.1%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 10.3%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad44.9%
Some College16.5%
Associates23.1%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate10.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85%Renter: 15%Tenure
Owner85.0%
Renter15.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,724 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$90,500 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$519/mo
Total Housing Units2,186
Vacant Units695

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Hardy, AR

Hardy is a city in Arkansas, located in Sharp County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,829 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Hardy is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,724 is below the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hardy is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $519 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hardy is less-educated. 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.4%).

Hardy, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Hardy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72542 3,829 $40,724 $90,500 $519 3.7% 14.7% 85.0%