Electricity data about ZIP Code 72542, which is associated with Hardy, AR in Sharp County. Learn various electricity statistics and other data about ZIP Code 72542 in the United States. Compare commercial, industrial and residential electricity rates in 72542 to those in Arkansas and also in the entire U.S. Additionally, view data on both historical and current electricity usage in this Sharp County region.
View the charts and tables below for a snapshot of how electricity rates in ZIP Code 72542 (Hardy, AR) compare to rates in Arkansas and to the U.S. overall.
The average residential electricity rate in ZIP Code 72542 of 10.07¢/kWh is lower than the average residential rate in the state of Arkansas overall.
ZIP Code 72542 vs. Arkansas
Arkansas's average residential electricity rate of 13.63¢/kWh is approximately 35% higher than the 10.07¢/kWh 72542 average rate.
ZIP Code 72542 vs. the U.S.
Additionally, the average residential electricity rate of 18.83¢/kWh in the U.S. overall is an estimated 87% higher than the average residential rate in 72542.
See the table below for a comparison of residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates in ZIP Code 72542, Arkansas, and also in the U.S. as a whole.
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 72542 | 10.07¢/kWh | 8.52¢/kWh | 6.62¢/kWh |
| Arkansas | 13.63¢/kWh | 11.5¢/kWh | 6.26¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.92¢/kWh | 8.58¢/kWh |
View the charts and tables below for electricity usage estimates and comparisons for ZIP Code 72542. See how this Sharp County region compares to other regions in Arkansas.
This chart visualized the estimated monthly electricity usage rates in ZIP Code 72542 versus the average electricity usage a ZIP Code in Arkansas.
MkWh: Million Kilowatt-hours| Month | ZIP Code 72542 | Average AR ZIP | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 1.35 MkWh | 1.57 MkWh | 1105 MkWh |
| May 2025 | 1.49 MkWh | 1.72 MkWh | 1214 MkWh |
| Jun 2025 | 1.91 MkWh | 2.22 MkWh | 1562 MkWh |
| Jul 2025 | 2.58 MkWh | 2.98 MkWh | 2103 MkWh |
| Aug 2025 | 2.63 MkWh | 3.05 MkWh | 2147 MkWh |
| Sep 2025 | 2.03 MkWh | 2.35 MkWh | 1654 MkWh |
| Oct 2025 | 1.66 MkWh | 1.92 MkWh | 1353 MkWh |
| Nov 2025 | 1.41 MkWh | 1.63 MkWh | 1149 MkWh |
| Dec 2025 | 1.95 MkWh | 2.25 MkWh | 1588 MkWh |
| Jan 2026 | 2.27 MkWh | 2.63 MkWh | 1852 MkWh |
| Feb 2026 | 2.25 MkWh | 2.61 MkWh | 1838 MkWh |
| Mar 2026 | 1.5 MkWh | 1.74 MkWh | 1225 MkWh |
The ZIP Code of 72542 is connected to Hardy, AR in Sharp County. This Arkansas region currently has an approximate population of 3,667 residents and an estimated 1,696 total housing units contributing to overall electricity usage statistics in this locality.
* Local 72542 electricity data referenced here (rates and usage) obtained from loquol.
