ZIP 72455 — 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 Pocahontas city, AR (72455)

Median Income

$52,640

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+475

Wealth inflow

Population

13,572

Unemployment

6.4%

2.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 475 for ZIP 72455 (Pocahontas 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

6.4%+73% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.4%-45% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

17.5%+49% vs US avg

276

Establishments

3,990

Employees

~14 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining4.3%
Construction7.9%
Manufacturing19.3%
Wholesale trade2.1%
Retail trade11.4%
Transportation, utilities11.0%
Information0.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.9%
Professional, scientific, management7.8%
Education, health care, social22.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.6%
Other services1.9%
Public administration1.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 72455 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 3.2%, median income fell 2.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 10.5%.

Median Income

$52,640

-30% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate