City

Fulton, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Hempstead County  ·  Arkansas

👥1,244Population
💰$39,583Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂55.7Median Age
🏠$102,100Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓7.5%College Grads▼ 81% below avg
📊0.9%Unemployment▼ 82% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.5%Black: 31.9%Other: 1.6%Race
White66.5%
Black31.9%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
13%
45–64
41%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads7.5% ▼ 81% below avg
Unemployment0.9% ▼ 82% below avg
HS Graduate513 (55.5%)
Some College131 (14.2%)
Associates211 (22.8%)
Bachelors13 (1.4%)
Graduate Degree56 (6.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 55.5%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 22.8%Bachelors: 1.4%Graduate: 6.1%Edu
HS Grad55.5%
Some College14.2%
Associates22.8%
Bachelors1.4%
Graduate6.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.8%Renter: 9.2%Tenure
Owner90.8%
Renter9.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,583 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$102,100 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$790/mo
Total Housing Units814
Vacant Units219

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%
Public Transit
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
34%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
61%
About Fulton, AR

Fulton is a city in Arkansas, located in Hempstead County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,244 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.7 years.

Economically, Fulton is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,583 is below the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fulton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $790 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fulton is less-educated. 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (66.48%).

Fulton, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Fulton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71838 1,244 $39,583 $102,100 $790 0.9% 7.5% 90.8%