ZIP 71953 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Mena city, AR (71953)

Median Income

$52,355

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+469

Wealth inflow

Population

13,412

Unemployment

8.1%

4.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 469 for ZIP 71953 (Mena city, AR) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

8.1%+119% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.5%-43% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

11.9%+2% vs US avg

365

Establishments

4,082

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining6.8%
Construction4.6%
Manufacturing12.1%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Retail trade14.3%
Transportation, utilities6.5%
Information1.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.3%
Professional, scientific, management4.6%
Education, health care, social27.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.1%
Other services4.1%
Public administration2.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 71953 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1.7%, median income rose 8.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 3.0%.

Median Income

$52,355

-30% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate