ZIP 72921 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Alma city, AR (72921)

Median Income

$68,302

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+449

Wealth inflow

Population

12,827

Unemployment

5.1%

1.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 449 for ZIP 72921 (Alma 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

5.1%+37% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.5%-60% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

9.3%-21% vs US avg

248

Establishments

2,375

Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.0%
Construction10.8%
Manufacturing11.8%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Retail trade11.3%
Transportation, utilities7.3%
Information1.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate9.0%
Professional, scientific, management7.3%
Education, health care, social28.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.6%
Other services2.9%
Public administration3.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 72921 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 7.7%, median income rose 14.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 4.8%.

Median Income

$68,302

-9% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate