ZIP Code 72432

ZIP code 72432 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 411.6 square miles in Harrisburg, Poinsett County, Arkansas. The area is home to 6,462 residents, producing a population density of 16 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72432 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72432 sits at $55,827 (1% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $27,722. The poverty rate stands at 16.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.3%. On housing, the median home value is $116,100 (20% below the state average) with median rent at $723 per month, and 73.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72432 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 72432 sits relative to Arkansas and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →