PlainZIP

Harvey, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72841

Scott County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

227
2/sq mi
$28,672
Median income
$155,500
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Harvey pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72841 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72841 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Harvey, Scott County, Arkansas, home to just 227 residents across 133.5 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72841 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $28,672 (49% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $14,205. Poverty here runs at 56.6%, with unemployment measured at 10.1%. On housing, the median home value is $155,500 (7% above the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 74.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Scott County, letting you compare 72841 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 72841, Harvey, 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

227

Population

133.5

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72841?

38.8

Median Age

52.8%

Male

47.2%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$28,672

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$14,205

Per Capita Income

56.6%

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72841 ranks nationally

Harvey, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$28,672 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 40.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

120

Total Housing Units

85

Occupied Units

35

Vacant Units

3.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.1%
Renter 25.9%

$155,500

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72841 vs 72838 →

ZIP 72841 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72841 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72841 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 72841 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72838 Gravelly, AR 115 7.0 mi
72950 Parks, AR 409 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Scott County

72958 standard
Waldron, AR
Pop: 8,117
72926 standard
Boles, AR
Pop: 545
72950 standard
Parks, AR
Pop: 409

Related Areas

Scott County Harvey, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72841 in? ▼
ZIP code 72841 (Harvey) is located in Scott County, Arkansas. Scott County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/scott-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72841? ▼
ZIP code 72841 in Harvey, AR has a population of 227 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72841? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72841 is $28,672, which is 62% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72841? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72841 is $155,500, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72841? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72841 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72841? ▼
In ZIP code 72841, 40.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72841? ▼
In ZIP code 72841, approximately 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72841? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72841 is 56.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.