City

Pocahontas, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Randolph County  ·  Arkansas

👥13,572Population
💰$52,640Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$128,800Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓28.0%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.8%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.4%Race
White87.8%
Hispanic2.3%
Black1.5%
Asian0.5%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
21%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty21.0% ▲ 110% above avg
College Grads28.0% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma97 (1.2%)
HS Graduate3,208 (39.3%)
Some College1,450 (17.8%)
Associates1,128 (13.8%)
Bachelors1,021 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree1,263 (15.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College17.8%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.7%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,640 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$128,800 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$690/mo
Total Housing Units5,858
Vacant Units851

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Pocahontas, AR

Pocahontas is a city in Arkansas, located in Randolph County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,572 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Pocahontas is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,640 is below the national average. Approximately 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Pocahontas is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $690 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pocahontas is moderately educated. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.78%).

Pocahontas, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Pocahontas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72455 13,572 $52,640 $128,800 $690 6.4% 28.0% 70.3%