County

Prairie County, AR

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Arkansas

👥7,233Population
💰$53,356Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$85,859Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 11.9%Other: 3.5%Race
White82.0%
Hispanic3.1%
Black11.9%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma107 (2.3%)
HS Graduate1,957 (42.2%)
Some College730 (15.8%)
Associates669 (14.4%)
Bachelors348 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree823 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College15.8%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,356 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$85,858 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$719/mo
Total Housing Units3,601
Vacant Units730

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
55%
About Prairie County, AR

Prairie County is located in Arkansas and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,233 residents. With a median age of 46.83, it is a mature county.

Prairie County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $53,355 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.0% is near the national average.

Housing in Prairie County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $85,858 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $718. Homeownership rates are high at 73.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Prairie County are primarily White (81.98%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Prairie County, AR is a working-class area in Arkansas. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Prairie County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
72041 De Valls Bluff 1,228 $66,250 $63,000 $606 9.2% 22.7%
72040 Des Arc 2,432 $37,623 $74,000 $607 3.1% 23.5%
72064 Hazen 2,883 $62,639 $107,600 $861 3.4% 31.9%
72066 Hickory Plains 245 $31,146 — — 0.0% 5.6%
72170 Ulm 176 $59,643 $81,900 — 0.0% 18.0%

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