County ProfileAR
Sharp County
Population: 17,271 · 9 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
17,271
People
Median age
47.1
Housing
Total households
6,856
Income
Median household income
$44,637
Housing
Total housing units
9,525
Employment
Employment rate
41.3%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
13.9%
Healthcare
Insured population
91.8%
County details
Local time 01:40:23(CT)| Name | Sharp |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 9total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 8 Standard1 PO Box |
| Area code | 870 |
| Timezone | Central Time (CT) |
| Coordinates | 36.1733989, -91.4710689 |
| Land area | 604.6 sq miles(1,566 km²) |
Map of Sharp county, Arkansas with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Sharp County
Compare the largest cities in Sharp County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cave City | 1,922 | $49,800 | 1ZIPs |
| Ash Flat | 1,137 | $41,667 | 1ZIPs |
| Hardy | 743 | $26,932 | 1ZIPs |
| Evening Shade | 420 | $33,281 | 1ZIPs |
| Poughkeepsie | 410 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Sidney | 192 | $48,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Williford | 79 | $22,750 | 1ZIPs |
| Cherokee Village | 73 | — | 2ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Sharp County
Review the most populated postal areas across Sharp County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72521 | Cave City | $59,591 | 4,989 |
| 72529 | Cherokee Village | $37,355 | 4,806 |
| 72542 | Hardy | $41,295 | 3,681 |
| 72513 | Ash Flat | $40,055 | 2,873 |
| 72532 | Evening Shade | $38,750 | 1,554 |
| 72482 | Williford | $35,855 | 1,302 |
| 72577 | Sidney | $55,959 | 727 |
| 72569 | Poughkeepsie | $58,365 | 410 |
| 72525 | Cherokee Village | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS