Harrison, AR — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 72601 serves a portion of Harrison, Arkansas, within Boone County. This community is home to approximately 29,134 residents, with a median age of 44.3 years. The median household income of $39,460 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $213,084 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 27% owner-occupied and 73% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Harrison is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 98 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 67% and an unemployment rate of 6.1%, 72601 reflects the economic character of Boone County in Arkansas.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 29,134 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 3,022 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $39,460 | ↓ 42% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $213,084 | ↓ 29% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 98 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | ↑ 56% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 10.2% | ↓ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 67% | ↑ 91% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 44.3 yrs | ↑ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 27% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 73% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 13,110 | — |