ZIP Code 72455
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Pocahontas · Randolph County · Arkansas
- Population
- 12,518
- Median income
- $49,764
- Median home value
- $142,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.6%
- Land area
- 732.0 sq mi
17/sq mi
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 14% of US ZIPs
▼ 49% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.5
Chicago
ZIP code 72455 in Pocahontas, Arkansas has a population of 12,518. The median household income is $49,764, which is 35% below the national average. Median home value is $142,600, 49% below the US average. 12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72455 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 732.0 square miles in Pocahontas, Randolph County, Arkansas. The area is home to 12,518 residents, producing a population density of 17 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72455 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72455 sits at $49,764 (12% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $26,521. The poverty rate stands at 21.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $142,600 (2% below the state average) with median rent at $692 per month, and 69.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72455 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Randolph County, so you can benchmark 72455 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 72455
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72455.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
21 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72455, Pocahontas, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,518
Population
732.0
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72455?
37.5
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
3.6%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$49,764
Median Household Income
-12% vs state
$26,521
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
5,751
Total Housing Units
5,098
Occupied Units
653
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$142,600
Median Home Value
-2% vs state
$692
Median Rent
1979
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.9%
YoY Change (2024)
222
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+122%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72455 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +122% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.3% | 154 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 170 |
| 2022 | +21.4% | 206 |
| 2023 | -0.5% | 205 |
| 2024 | +7.9% | 222 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 276 business establishments in ZIP 72455, employing approximately 3,990 people with a combined annual payroll of $145,260,000.
276
Businesses
3,990
Employees
$145.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 52 | 18.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 15.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 22 | 8.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 7.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.3% |
| Information | 8 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 2.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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