72841 ZIP Code — Harvey, AR

Scott County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72841 is located in Harvey, Arkansas, within Scott County. It covers approximately 41.63 square miles and serves a population of 224 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 479.

About ZIP code 72841

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $28,512. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 72841 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

224

population

41.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72841 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72841

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72841. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Harvey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72838 Gravelly (5.3 mi) 72950 Parks (7.2 mi) 72827 Bluffton (7.7 mi) 71965 Pencil Bluff (14.8 mi) 72926 Boles (15.2 mi) 71969 Sims (15.5 mi) 71961 Oden (15.6 mi) 72958 Waldron (18.5 mi) 72857 Plainview (19.2 mi) 72842 Havana (19.3 mi) 71970 Story (19.6 mi) 72833 Danville (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	224
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	127

Geography
Land area	41.63 sq mi
Water area	0.24 sq mi
Latitude	34.8623
Longitude	-93.7610
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	479

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	82.7%	59.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	17.3%	28.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

224

Population

People per sq mi

58.4

Median age

$28,512

Median household income

$18,562

Per capita income

$119,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

58.2%

Home ownership

21.9%

Poverty rate

10.8%

Unemployment

Housing units

21.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	13	5.8%
18 and over	211	94.2%
65 and over	83	37.1%
Median age	58.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	224	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	82.7%	59.1%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	17.3%	28.8%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	11.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 29.7%

$25k–$35k 26.4%

$35k–$50k 17.6%

$50k–$75k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	29.7%
$25k–$35k	26.4%
$35k–$50k	17.6%
$50k–$75k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
Median income	$28,512

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.1%

$50k–$100k 24.5%

$100k–$150k 39.6%

$150k–$200k 20.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	58.2%
Renter occupied	41.8%
Vacant	16.5%
Single-family detached	85.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	21.1%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	24.8%
1960–1969	29.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	37.6%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	5.5%
5+ bedrooms	10.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	6.6%
2 vehicles	67.0%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	56.0%
Wood	11.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	64	70.3%
Cohabiting couple	6	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	21	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	6	6.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	49	53.8%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	0.0%
Married	46.8%	91.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.0%	0.0%
Divorced	20.6%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 35.5%

Some college, no degree 31.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	13	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 80.3%

Education & healthcare 10.6%

Other services 9.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	10.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	89.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.4%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 21.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 23.2%

Married-couple families 10.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.2%
Retirement income	34.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	49.2%
High cholesterol	45.6%
Diabetes	17.3%
Heart disease	12.5%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	35.9%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	14.7%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.8%
Binge drinking	12.1%
No physical activity	37.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	28.4%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	18.5%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	49.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	24.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.8%
65 and over	22.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.9%
Public insurance	50.9%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	224	100.0%
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)	217	96.9%
Born in same state	201	89.7%
Born in different state	111	49.6%
Foreign born	16	7.1%
Naturalized citizen	7	3.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	78	34.8%
Italian	50	22.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	15	6.7%
Polish	14	6.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	82.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72841

What city is ZIP code 72841 in?

ZIP code 72841 is primarily assigned to Harvey, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72841 in?

ZIP code 72841 falls within Scott County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72841 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 72841 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72841?

22% of residents in ZIP code 72841 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72841 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 72841 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72841?

The median home value in ZIP code 72841 is $119,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 72841 in?

ZIP code 72841 observes the CST timezone.