ZIP 72521 — 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 Cave City city, AR (72521)

Median Income

$54,130

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+181

Wealth inflow

Population

5,176

Unemployment

3.6%

0.1pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 181 for ZIP 72521 (Cave City 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

3.6%-4% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.7%-55% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

20.9%+78% vs US avg

Establishments

691

Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.8%
Construction11.1%
Manufacturing17.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Retail trade9.3%
Transportation, utilities8.7%
Information2.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate1.2%
Professional, scientific, management3.3%
Education, health care, social31.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services3.0%
Other services5.9%
Public administration2.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 72521 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 13.0%, median income rose 3.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 39.0%.

Median Income

$54,130

-28% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate