Sharp County GIS Maps
Sharp County, Arkansas, has 17,271 residents and covers 604.4 square miles. The population grew 0% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Sharp County is 05135.
Cherokee Village is the county's largest population center. Sharp County also includes 7 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 45 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Sharp County Trends
- Population
- 17,271▴
- Median Home Value
- $94,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 5,142▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Sharp County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Sharp County Population
Sharp County had 17,271 residents in 2020. That was 0% higher than in 2010. Sharp County added 152 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 29 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Cave City, Cherokee Village and Hardy.
Population Trend in Sharp County AR
Sharp County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Sharp County Zip Codes
Sharp County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Cave City (72521), Cherokee Village (72529) and Hardy (72542). Cave City is the largest zip by population, with about 4,989 residents or 29% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 78% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Sharp County AR
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72521 | Cave City | 4,989 | ▴ 3.6% |
| 72529 | Cherokee Village | 4,806 | ▴ 1.7% |
| 72542 | Hardy | 3,681 | ▾ -3.8% |
| 72513 | Ash Flat | 2,873 | ▴ 0.6% |
| 72532 | Evening Shade | 1,554 | ▾ -9.2% |
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Sharp County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Sharp County Demographics
Sharp County has a median age of 47.5, which makes the county a little older than Arkansas overall. About 20.7% of residents are under 18, while 25.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 25.5% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 11.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 25.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Sharp County AR
Median Age
47.5
Under 18
20.7%
Age 65+
25.5%
Bachelor's+
11.9%
Sharp County School Districts
Sharp County is served by 6 public school districts with 5,142 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Highland, Cave City and Sloan-Hendrix. Those three districts account for about 70% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Sharp County AR
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland School District | 1,499 | 29.2% | ▾ -0.9% |
| Cave City School District | 1,239 | 24.1% | ▴ 6.3% |
| Sloan-Hendrix School District | 854 | 16.6% | ▴ 15.7% |
| Cedar Ridge School District | 636 | 12.4% | ▾ -0.3% |
| Mammoth Spring Schools | 472 | 9.2% | ▴ 4.4% |
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Sharp County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Sharp County Housing & Real Estate
Sharp County has a median home value of $94,600 and a median gross rent of $648. About 80% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Arkansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $192,000 and homes spent about 117 days on the market.
Sharp County Housing Mix
Sharp County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Sharp County Housing Trends
Sharp County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Sharp County, AR
Sharp County has 849 business listings across 269 categories. The largest categories in Sharp County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (47, 5.5%), Baptist Church (17, 2.0%), and Flowers & Gifts (16, 1.9%). The full Sharp County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Sharp County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Sharp County, AR
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 47 | 5.5% |
| Baptist Church | 17 | 2.0% |
| Flowers & Gifts | 16 | 1.9% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 15 | 1.8% |
| Lake | 14 | 1.6% |
| Discount Store | 14 | 1.6% |
| Auto Repair | 13 | 1.5% |
| Gas Stations | 12 | 1.4% |
| Physical Therapy | 12 | 1.4% |
| Medical Offices | 12 | 1.4% |
Sharp County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Richwood Apartments | Accommodation | Ash Flat |
| Signs by Rick | Advertising Agency | Highland |
| Sharp County Outdoors | Agricultural Service | Ash Flat |
| Rocking Y Feeds | Agriculture | Ravenden |
| Sharp County Regional Airport | Airport | Cherokee Village |
| Spring River Paramedic | Ambulance And Ems Services | Cherokee Village |
| Bailey's Family Restaurant | American Restaurants | Cave City |
| The Saddle Shop | Amusement Park | Ash Flat |
| 3 Magi | Antique Store | Hardy |
| Sears Appliance Repair | Appliance Repair Service | Ash Flat |
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Sharp County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Sharp County Basemaps
Sharp County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Sharp County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Sharp County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.