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Sharp County, AR
9 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Sharp County, Arkansas.
Population
17,773
Land area
605sq mi
People per sq mi
29
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Sharp County
Sharp County at a glance
- Sharp County is 50% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,637, 27% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,100 (44% below Arkansas) and median rent is $766 a month.
- Its largest cities are Cherokee Village (5,046), Cave City (2,090) and Highland (1,354).
Local data for Sharp County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sharp County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,637
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$105,100
Prices +3.3% in a year
Median rent
$766/mo
Homeownership
78.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
47.1
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,385), German Americans (2,217), French Americans (734).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,392
3,950 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,346
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$164M
FY 2026, $9,496 per person
PPP loans
$14.9M
794 loans, 2,376 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$25.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Sharp County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sharp County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
469
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
57
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone26 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sharp County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Sharp County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Sharp County, AR?
- Cherokee Village is the largest city or town in Sharp County, with about 5,046 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Sharp County?
- Sharp County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72459, 72482, 72513, 72521, 72529.
- What is the population of Sharp County, AR?
- About 17,773 people live in Sharp County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Sharp County?
- Sharp County borders Independence County, Randolph County, Lawrence County, Izard County, Fulton County, Oregon County, MO.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023