Mammoth Spring, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72554
Fulton County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,923
- 7/sq mi Low-density area
- $42,851
- Median income Below-median income area
- $145,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mammoth Spring pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 24th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72554 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72554 covers 400.4 square miles in Mammoth Spring, Fulton County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,923 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72554 reports a modest median household income of $42,851 (24% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,560. The poverty rate is 19.3%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $145,000 (1% below the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $425; 89.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fulton County, so 72554 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 72554
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mammoth Spring, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72554.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 72554, Mammoth Spring, 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
2,923
Population
400.4
Area (sq mi)
7
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72554?
51.0
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
0.9%
Foreign-Born
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?
$42,851
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$22,560
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72554 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Mammoth Spring, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$42,851 24th percentile higher than 24% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,476housing units
1,476
Total Housing Units
999
Occupied Units
477
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$145,000
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$425
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 72554, employing approximately 154 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,816,000.
34
Businesses
154
Employees
$4.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 26.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 17.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 11.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 8.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 8.8% |
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 72554 vs 72529 →
ZIP 72554 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72529
Cherokee Village (72529)
4,726 residents
- 65791
Thayer (65791)
4,585 residents
- 72542
Hardy (72542)
3,826 residents
- 72554
Mammoth Spring (72554)
2,923 residents
- 72539 253
Glencoe (72539)
253 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72554 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72554 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72539
Glencoe (72539)
$85,625 median income
- 72554
Mammoth Spring (72554)
$42,851 median income
- 65791
Thayer (65791)
$42,470 median income
- 72542
Hardy (72542)
$41,295 median income
- 72529
Cherokee Village (72529)
$37,355 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72554 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72554, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,923 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72554 in?
ZIP code 72554 (Mammoth Spring) is located in Fulton County, Arkansas. Fulton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fulton-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72554?
ZIP code 72554 in Mammoth Spring, AR has a population of 2,923 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72554?
The median household income in ZIP 72554 is $42,851, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72554?
The median home value in ZIP 72554 is $145,000, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72554?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72554 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72554?
ZIP code 72554 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 154 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72554?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72554 are: Retail trade (9), Accommodation and food services (6), Manufacturing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72554?
In ZIP code 72554, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 72554?
In ZIP code 72554, 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 72554?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72554 is 19.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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