Harrisburg, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72432
Poinsett County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,462
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $55,827
- Median income Below-median income area
- $116,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Harrisburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 15th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72432 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72432 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harrisburg, Poinsett County, Arkansas, home to 6,462 residents across 411.6 square miles, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72432 reports a modest median household income of $55,827 (1% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,722. The poverty rate is 16.7%, with unemployment at 8.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $116,100 (20% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $723; owner occupancy is 73.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arkansas and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 72432.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 72432
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Harrisburg, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72432.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72432, Harrisburg, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
6,462
Population
411.6
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72432?
38.8
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
0.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$55,827
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$27,722
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72432 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Harrisburg, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,827 Top 45% higher than 55% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,669housing units
2,669
Total Housing Units
2,337
Occupied Units
332
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$116,100
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$723
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 91 business establishments in ZIP 72432, employing approximately 1,094 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,132,000.
91
Businesses
1,094
Employees
$46.1M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 15.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 11.0% |
| Construction | 9 | 9.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 6.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72432, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (6,462 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72432 in?
ZIP code 72432 (Harrisburg) is located in Poinsett County, Arkansas. Poinsett County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/poinsett-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72432?
ZIP code 72432 in Harrisburg, AR has a population of 6,462 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72432?
The median household income in ZIP 72432 is $55,827, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72432?
The median home value in ZIP 72432 is $116,100, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72432?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72432 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72432?
ZIP code 72432 has 91 business establishments employing approximately 1,094 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72432?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72432 are: Retail trade (14), Health care and social assistance (13), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72432?
In ZIP code 72432, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72432?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72432 is 22.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72432?
In ZIP code 72432, approximately 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72432?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72432 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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