Hardy
City in Sharp County, Arkansas

Hardy is a city in Sharp County, Arkansas, with 743 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 377 ft (115 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Highland, 4.1 miles SW.
- 743residents (2020 Census)
- 377 ftelevation · 115 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.4 km²
- 143 / sq mipopulation density
- 72542ZIP code
About Hardy
Hardy is the 2nd oldest city in Sharp and Fulton counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The population was 770 in 2024.
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Living in Hardy
- Median household income
- $26,932
- Median home value
- $58,600
- Median rent
- $444/mo
- Median age
- 40.3
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Hardy had 743 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 743 |
|---|---|
| Density | 143 per sq mi (55 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hardy at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Sharp County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 743 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.18 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km²) |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3196° N, 91.4815° W |
| ZIP code | 72542 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0529920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hardy
- Highland4.1 mi SW
- Cherokee Village5.3 mi W
- Ozark Acres5.4 mi E
- Williford8.2 mi SE
- Ash Flat9.0 mi SW
- Mammoth Spring12.4 mi N
- Ravenden13.9 mi E
- Ravenden Springs14.4 mi E
- Thayer, MO14.4 mi N
- Horseshoe Bend15.9 mi SW
- Imboden18.9 mi SE
- Evening Shade18.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hardy
What county is Hardy in?
Hardy is in Sharp County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Hardy, AR?
743 people lived in Hardy at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hardy, AR?
The ZIP code of Hardy is 72542.
What is the elevation of Hardy?
377 feet (115 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hardy?
Highland (4.1 mi), Cherokee Village (5.3 mi), Ozark Acres (5.4 mi), Williford (8.2 mi), Ash Flat (9.0 mi).
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