PlainZIP

Ulm, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72170

Prairie County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

202
8/sq mi
$63,438
Median income
6.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ulm pairs a below-median household income, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72170 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72170 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ulm, Prairie County, Arkansas, home to just 202 residents across 24.0 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72170 reports a modest median household income of $63,438 (12% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $33,766. The poverty rate stands at 1.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of - monthly, and 89.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Prairie County, letting you compare 72170 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72170, Ulm, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

202

Population

24.0

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 72170?

45.6

Median Age

28.2%

Male

71.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$63,438

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$33,766

Per Capita Income

1.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72170 ranks nationally

Ulm, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$63,438 36th percentile higher than 36% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

121

Total Housing Units

74

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.2%
Renter 10.8%

1993

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 72170, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $322,000.

3

Businesses

6

Employees

$322K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72170 vs 72134 →

ZIP 72170 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72170 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72170 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 72170 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72134 Roe, AR 315 4.4 mi
72026 Casscoe, AR 393 8.1 mi
72041 De Valls Bluff, AR 1,457 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Prairie County

72040 standard
Des Arc, AR
Pop: 2,867
72064 standard
Hazen, AR
Pop: 2,451
72041 standard
De Valls Bluff, AR
Pop: 1,457
72017 standard
Biscoe, AR
Pop: 726

Related Areas

Prairie County Ulm, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72170 in? ▼
ZIP code 72170 (Ulm) is located in Prairie County, Arkansas. Prairie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/prairie-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72170? ▼
ZIP code 72170 in Ulm, AR has a population of 202 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72170? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72170 is $63,438, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72170? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72170 is White at 96.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72170? ▼
ZIP code 72170 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72170? ▼
In ZIP code 72170, 73.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72170? ▼
In ZIP code 72170, approximately 89.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72170? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72170 is 1.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.