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Pocahontas, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72455

Randolph County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,518
17/sq mi
$49,764
Median income
$142,600
Median home value
12.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pocahontas pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72455 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72455 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pocahontas, Randolph County, Arkansas, home to 12,518 residents across 732.0 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72455 reports a modest median household income of $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%. The typical home here is valued at $142,600 (2% below the state average); renters pay a median of $692 monthly, and 69.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 3 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 72455, plus 6 more within Randolph County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 72455

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pocahontas, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72455.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 72455?

37.5

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 86.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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

How ZIP 72455 ranks nationally

Pocahontas, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$49,764 14th percentile higher than 14% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%

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

Owner 69.6%
Renter 30.4%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 72455 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72455 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72455 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 72455 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72478 Warm Springs, AR 390 10.1 mi
72460 Ravenden Springs, AR 832 7.8 mi
72434 Imboden, AR 2,108 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Randolph County

72444 standard
Maynard, AR
Pop: 1,821
72460 standard
Ravenden Springs, AR
Pop: 832
72413 standard
Biggers, AR
Pop: 598
72462 standard
Reyno, AR
Pop: 408
72478 standard
Warm Springs, AR
Pop: 390
72449 standard
O Kean, AR
Pop: 213

Related Areas

Randolph County Pocahontas, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72455 in? ▼
ZIP code 72455 (Pocahontas) is located in Randolph County, Arkansas. Randolph County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/randolph-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72455? ▼
ZIP code 72455 in Pocahontas, AR has a population of 12,518 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72455? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72455 is $49,764, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72455? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72455 is $142,600, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72455? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72455 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72455? ▼
ZIP code 72455 has 276 business establishments employing approximately 3,990 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72455? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72455 are: Retail trade (52), Health care and social assistance (44), Accommodation and food services (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72455? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72455 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 122%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72455? ▼
In ZIP code 72455, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72455? ▼
In ZIP code 72455, approximately 69.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72455? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72455 is 21.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.