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Poinsett County
Harrisburg, AR
72432
72432 ZIP Code — Harrisburg, AR
Poinsett County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72432 is located in
Harrisburg ,
Arkansas ,
within Poinsett County .
It covers approximately 171.95 square miles and serves a population of
6,629 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 870 .
About ZIP code 72432
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $54,679. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 72432 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
6,629
Population density
39 / sq mi
State FIPS
05
County FIPS
111
Geography
Land area
171.95 sq mi
Water area
0.98 sq mi
Latitude
35.5756
Longitude
-90.7143
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
870
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.7%
58.9%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
35.4%
30.2%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
9.4%
10.0%
15.7%
Over $200k
1.5%
0.9%
4.0%
Demographics & statistics
$54,679
Median household income
$108,900
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,620 24.4% 18 and over 5,009 75.6% 65 and over 1,277 19.3% Median age 37.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.7%
Group Count % White 5,903 86.1% Two or more races 475 6.9% Hispanic or Latino 225 3.3% Black or African American 182 2.7% Other race 66 1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.7%
58.9%
50.4%
$50k – $100k
35.4%
30.2%
29.9%
$100k – $200k
9.4%
10.0%
15.7%
Over $200k
1.5%
0.9%
4.0%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.9% $10k–$15k 4.6% $15k–$25k 10.6% $25k–$35k 6.2% $35k–$50k 15.3% $50k–$75k 23.9% $75k–$100k 13.1% $100k–$150k 12.2% $150k–$200k 3.2% $200k+ 4.0% Median income $54,679
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $108,900 Median rent / month $742 Owner occupied 71.2% Renter occupied 28.8% Vacant 7.2% Single-family detached 67.3% Large apartment buildings 0.5% Mobile homes 21.8% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.68
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 13.5% 2000–2009 9.6% 1990–1999 17.6% 1980–1989 13.1% 1970–1979 22.2% 1960–1969 10.0% 1950–1959 10.1% 1940–1949 1.7% 1939 or earlier 2.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 7.1% 2 bedrooms 26.9% 3 bedrooms 55.5% 4 bedrooms 9.0% 5+ bedrooms 1.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.0% 1 vehicle 34.1% 2 vehicles 42.0% 3 or more 17.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 31.1% Electricity 54.5% Propane / LP gas 13.0% Fuel oil 0.5% Wood 0.8% No fuel used 0.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,287 52.5% Cohabiting couple 143 5.8% Male householder, no spouse 425 17.3% Female householder, no spouse 597 24.3% Households with children under 18 919 37.5% Households with seniors (65+) 788 32.1% Average household size 2.64
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.6% 27.4% Married 51.3% 47.0% Separated 0.9% 1.4% Widowed 2.3% 10.3% Divorced 17.9% 13.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Graduate / professional
1.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.8% Bachelor's or higher 9.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 94 5.4% Kindergarten 36 2.1% Elementary school 814 47.0% High school 470 27.2% College / grad school 317 18.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.8%
Agriculture & mining
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Public administration
4.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.6%
Professional & management
2.8%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.6% Service 13.5% Sales & office 24.9% Natural resources & construction 10.8% Production & transportation 24.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 80.0% Government 16.4% Self-employed 3.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.9% Carpool 13.1% Public transit 0.1% Walk 0.9% Work from home 3.8% Other means 1.1% Avg commute (minutes) 25.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.4%
Female-led households
38.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 41.0% Retirement income 14.6% Supplemental Security 6.2% Cash public assistance 2.7% Food stamps / SNAP 16.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.4% High blood pressure 40.4% High cholesterol 39.0% Diabetes 12.0% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 28.9% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 10.0% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.5% Binge drinking 14.9% No physical activity 31.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.8% Depression 27.1% Fair or poor health 21.1% Poor mental health 17.5% Poor physical health 14.3% No health insurance 15.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.8% Visited dentist 50.8% Cholesterol screening 87.1% Teeth loss 20.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 191 3.8%
Disability % Any disability 22.6% Under 18 11.5% 18–64 years 22.0% 65 and over 39.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 50.8% Public insurance 51.0% No insurance 9.1% Uninsured under 19 5.9%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 6,289 94.9% 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) 6,583 99.3% Born in same state 6,479 97.7% Born in different state 5,010 75.6% Foreign born 104 1.6% Naturalized citizen 46 0.7% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 1,689 25.5% Italian 1,021 15.4% French 433 6.5%
Ancestry Count % English 96 1.4% Polish 17 0.3% German 5 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.0% Internet access 91.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72432
What city is ZIP code 72432 in?
ZIP code 72432 is primarily assigned to Harrisburg, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72432 in?
ZIP code 72432 falls within Poinsett County, Arkansas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 72432?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72432?
16% of residents in ZIP code 72432 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 72432 have a large retiree population?
41% of households in ZIP code 72432 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72432?
The median home value in ZIP code 72432 is $108,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 72432 in?
ZIP code 72432 observes the CST timezone.
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