ZIP 72086 — 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 Lonoke city, AR (72086)

Median Income

$59,450

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+429

Wealth inflow

Population

12,250

Unemployment

8.3%

4.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 429 for ZIP 72086 (Lonoke 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

8.3%+126% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.5%-76% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

11.3%-3% vs US avg

191

Establishments

2,843

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Construction

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining5.0%
Construction12.9%
Manufacturing6.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Retail trade11.2%
Transportation, utilities11.0%
Information0.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate10.1%
Professional, scientific, management6.1%
Education, health care, social18.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.4%
Other services3.7%
Public administration4.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 72086 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 7.7%, median income rose 0.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 2.6%.

Median Income

$59,450

-21% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate