ZIP 71854 — 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 Texarkana city, AR (71854)

Median Income

$48,211

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,242

Wealth inflow

Population

35,487

Unemployment

7.3%

3.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,242 for ZIP 71854 (Texarkana 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

7.3%+97% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.5%-43% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

13.1%+12% vs US avg

666

Establishments

10,397

Employees

~16 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.9%
Construction5.8%
Manufacturing15.5%
Wholesale trade3.0%
Retail trade11.6%
Transportation, utilities7.7%
Information0.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.9%
Professional, scientific, management6.0%
Education, health care, social22.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.8%
Other services5.0%
Public administration8.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 71854 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 3.6%, median income fell 7.9% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 8.5%.

Median Income

$48,211

-36% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate