City

Harrisburg, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Poinsett County  ·  Arkansas

👥6,537Population
💰$57,687Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$112,700Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓15.2%College Grads▼ 61% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

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
Avg HH 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
Median Home Value$112,700 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$811/mo
Total Housing Units2,618
Vacant Units217

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%
About Harrisburg, AR

Harrisburg is a city in Arkansas, located in Poinsett County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,537 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Harrisburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,687 is below the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Harrisburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $112,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $811 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Harrisburg is less-educated. 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Harrisburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72432 6,537 $57,687 $112,700 $811 6.9% 15.2% 70.4%