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Randolph County, AR
7 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Randolph County, Arkansas.
Population
18,838
Land area
652sq mi
People per sq mi
29
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Randolph County
Randolph County at a glance
- Randolph County is 51% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,911 a year, 16% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,600 (31% below Arkansas) and median rent is $674 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Pocahontas (7,538), Biggers (428) and Reyno (310).
Local data for Randolph County, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools8
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks8
- Post Offices5
- Parks5
- Grocery Stores7
- Restaurants41
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places13
Housing and community stats
Randolph County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,911
Poverty rate
22.4%
Median home value
$130,600
Prices +15.6% in a year
Median rent
$674/mo
Homeownership
73.5%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,197), Irish Americans (2,061), Scottish Americans (733).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,739
6,419 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,312
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $7,323 per person
PPP loans
$20.8M
819 loans, 2,915 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$8,904
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Randolph County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Randolph County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
429
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 26°F
51.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Randolph County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.4%
U.S. 33.3% +8.1 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Randolph County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Randolph County, AR?
- Pocahontas is the largest city or town in Randolph County, with about 7,538 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Randolph County?
- Randolph County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72413, 72434, 72444, 72449, 72455.
- What is the population of Randolph County, AR?
- About 18,838 people live in Randolph County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Randolph County?
- Randolph County borders Greene County, Sharp County, Lawrence County, Clay County, Ripley County, MO, Oregon County, MO.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023