72639 ZIP Code — Harriet, AR

Searcy County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72639 is located in Harriet, Arkansas, within Searcy County. It covers approximately 68.91 square miles and serves a population of 810 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72639

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 72639 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

810

population

68.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72639 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72639

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72639. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harriet	Acceptable
Harriet	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72617 Big Flat (8.9 mi) 72650 Marshall (9 mi) 72663 Onia (9.9 mi) 72645 Leslie (12.8 mi) 72680 Timbo (14 mi) 72675 Saint Joe (14.3 mi) 72657 Timbo (15.3 mi) 72634 Flippin (15.9 mi) 72533 Fifty Six (16.5 mi) 72658 Norfork (17.5 mi) 72051 Fox (17.9 mi) 72682 Valley Springs (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	810
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	68.91 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	35.9777
Longitude	-92.5043
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.4%	69.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	24.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	5.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.8%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

810

Population

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

Median household income

$24,292

Per capita income

$98,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

73.0%

Home ownership

30.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

315

Housing units

4.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	141	17.4%
18 and over	669	82.6%
65 and over	125	15.4%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63%

Hispanic or Latino 17%

Two or more races 17%

Black or African American 3%

Group	Count	%
White	615	63%
Hispanic or Latino	166	17%
Two or more races	166	17%
Black or African American	29	3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.4%	69.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	24.2%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	5.7%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.8%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 27.5%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 6.6%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	27.5%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	6.6%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	20.9%
$150k–$200k	14.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.8%

$50k–$100k 30.9%

$100k–$150k 27.0%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$300k–$500k 10.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$98,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	73.0%
Renter occupied	27.0%
Vacant	36.0%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.2%
Median rooms	4.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.7%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	22.8%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	26.0%
2 bedrooms	30.4%
3 bedrooms	40.7%
4 bedrooms	0.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.2%
1 vehicle	26.6%
2 vehicles	25.8%
3 or more	37.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	51.2%
Propane / LP gas	28.3%
Wood	20.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	177	72.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	24	9.8%
Female householder, no spouse	43	17.6%
Households with children under 18	41	16.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	92	37.7%
Average household size	3.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	11.8%
Married	66.6%	56.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.7%
Divorced	8.6%	26.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.1%

Some HS, no diploma 15.1%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.8%
Bachelor's or higher	4.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	99	73.3%
High school	36	26.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 27.7%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Manufacturing 15.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Construction 5.5%

Wholesale trade 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Other services 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.0%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	23.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.8%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.1%
Government	4.0%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.5%
Carpool	20.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	7.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 30.5%

Under 18 years 39.3%

18 and over 29.0%

Married-couple families 11.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.3%
Retirement income	37.7%
Supplemental Security	18.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	42.3%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	35.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	25.4%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	50.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.5%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.5%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	34.6%
65 and over	27.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.4%
Public insurance	51.0%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	804	99.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	791	97.7%
Born in same state	783	96.7%
Born in different state	408	50.4%
Foreign born	8	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	2.3%
Not a US citizen	19	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	120	14.8%
Arab	87	10.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	24	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.1%
Internet access	84.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72639

What city is ZIP code 72639 in?

ZIP code 72639 is primarily assigned to Harriet, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72639 in?

ZIP code 72639 falls within Searcy County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72639?

31% of residents in ZIP code 72639 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72639?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 72639 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 72639 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72639?

The median home value in ZIP code 72639 is $98,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 72639 in?

ZIP code 72639 observes the CST timezone.