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 Moderate-density area
- $49,764
- Median income Below-median income area
- $142,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 23rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72455 (Pocahontas, AR) rose +7.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 205.3 in 2023 to 221.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,521. The poverty rate is 21.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $142,600 (2% below the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $692; 69.6% of occupied homes 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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Randolph County, so 72455 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$26,521
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72455 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Pocahontas, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$49,764 40th percentile higher than 40% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,751housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 72455 vs 72478 →
ZIP 72455 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72455
Pocahontas (72455)
12,518 residents
- 72434 2,108
Imboden (72434)
2,108 residents
- 72460 832
Ravenden Springs (72460)
832 residents
- 72478 390
Warm Springs (72478)
390 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72455 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72455 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72434
Imboden (72434)
$77,734 median income
- 72455
Pocahontas (72455)
$49,764 median income
- 72478
Warm Springs (72478)
$49,038 median income
- 72460
Ravenden Springs (72460)
$45,673 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72455, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,518 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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