ZIP 71857 — 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 Prescott city, AR (71857)

Median Income

$40,423

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+195

Wealth inflow

Population

5,569

Unemployment

8.4%

4.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 195 for ZIP 71857 (Prescott 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

8.4%+128% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.5%-42% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

17.7%+51% vs US avg

Establishments

1,642

Employees

~19 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.8%
Construction2.3%
Manufacturing15.9%
Wholesale trade1.0%
Retail trade6.0%
Transportation, utilities1.7%
Information0.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.5%
Professional, scientific, management1.5%
Education, health care, social29.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services22.4%
Other services8.7%
Public administration1.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 71857 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 14.8%, median income fell 10.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 14.5%.

Median Income

$40,423

-46% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate