| City: | Ulm, Arkansas |
| County: | Prairie County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:08:15 AM |
| Population: | 199 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 327 / 870 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.5691, -91.5303 |
| Land Area: | 5.185 sq mi |
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Ulm sits in Prairie County, Arkansas, along Highway 79 in the state's eastern delta region. With 199 residents and 75 households, it's a small farming community where the post office is the only mail option. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery available, and residents must use one of the 99 PO Boxes to receive mail.
The post office maintains more boxes than there are households. At a 1.32 adoption rate, the Ulm post office serves not just town residents but also people from surrounding rural areas without their own mail access. Highway contract and rural routes carry mail to addresses outside town limits, but anyone within Ulm picks up at the post office.
This is a working-class community with deep local roots. Everyone living here was born in the United States. Median household income runs $59,643, near the national average, but home values stay low at $81,900. About 43% of housing units are mobile homes, and 95% of households own rather than rent. The median age of 42.8 suggests established families rather than retirees or young professionals.
Transportation and logistics dominate local employment. Of workers with recorded commutes, the majority work in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. Another 18% work from home. Carpooling is common here, with 21 workers sharing rides compared to 20 who drive alone. The town's location on Highway 79 connects residents to jobs along the corridor while keeping housing costs manageable.
Street names show a simple numbered grid with Highway 79 running through town.
ZIP Code 72170 has 199 residents and 75 households (average 2.65 persons per household). The median age is 42.8 years, older than the state (38.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.8% male and 49.2% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.4%, much higher than the state average of 70.2% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 199Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 174Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 38.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $63,438Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 75Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.65Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.12Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 279 | 231 | 164 | 187 | 213 | 197 | 239 | 230 | 252 | 260 | 270 | 205 | 176 | 174 |
| Decennial Census | 202 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 199 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.8
Male Median Age: 41.8
Female Median Age: 43.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 4 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Female | 5 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 9 | 14 | 17 | 23 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 23 | 28 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 5 |
| White: | 174 | 84.47% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.97% |
| Hispanic:* | 19 | 9.22% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.49% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 10 | 4.85% |
| Total: | 206 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 101 | 50.75% | 41.8 years |
| Females: | 98 | 49.25% | 43.7 years |
| Total: | 199 | 100% | 42.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 174 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 174 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 174 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $63,438, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $16,910 (36.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $29,063. Family households earn a median of $69,500 versus $55,357 for nonfamily households (a difference of $14,143). By gender, male median income is $35,500 and female is $54,219, which is modestly lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $18,719 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 55.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (32.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,528 | $42,083 | $41,250 | $48,500 | $35,417 | $28,125 | $45,909 | $39,375 | $34,375 | $47,955 | $50,341 | $55,625 | $59,643 | $63,438 |
| Median Family Income | $51,667 | $51,125 | $53,333 | $54,318 | $36,250 | $0 | $50,938 | $52,000 | $83,207 | $83,208 | $72,292 | $88,750 | $80,208 | $69,500 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $18,375 | $17,841 | $19,063 | $18,500 | $0 | $0 | $37,500 | $25,673 | $22,500 | $19,063 | $21,250 | $28,269 | $0 | $55,357 |
| Median Male Income | $42,813 | $45,000 | $39,167 | $39,500 | $0 | $30,000 | $41,719 | $43,750 | $43,365 | $44,500 | $44,063 | $20,000 | $23,958 | $35,500 |
| Median Female Income | $34,028 | $28,750 | $30,833 | $31,458 | $0 | $32,188 | $35,000 | $30,938 | $25,750 | $26,012 | $30,208 | $30,000 | $50,375 | $54,219 |
| Employed: | 80 | 55.94% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 63 | 44.06% |
| Total: | 143 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 23 | 28.75% |
| Service: | 15 | 18.75% |
| Sales and Office: | 26 | 32.50% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 12 | 15.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4 | 5.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 80 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $72,900 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $70,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $440 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $586. Of occupied housing, owners make up 89.19% (43.94% with a mortgage, 56.06% free-and-clear) and renters 10.81% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 38.84%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $72,900 | $72,900 | $66,900 | $67,700 | $62,500 | $59,600 | $56,700 | $62,500 | $70,000 | $72,800 | $73,400 | $85,200 | $81,900 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 8 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $440 | $440 | $0 | $0 | $534 | $535 | $532 | $533 | $586 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 29 | 39.19% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 37 | 50.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 8 | 10.81% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 74 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 74 | 61.16% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 47 | 38.84% |
| Total Housing Units: | 121 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 84 | 69.42% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 37 | 30.58% |
| Total Housing Units: | 121 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 97.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 3.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.80 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (61.02%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 3 | 2.61% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 78 | 67.83% |
| Some college, no degree: | 16 | 13.91% |
| Associate's degree: | 11 | 9.57% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7 | 6.09% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 115 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 112 | 97.39% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 7 | 6.09% |
| Private Insurance: | 83 | 41.29% |
| Public Insurance: | 106 | 52.74% |
| No Insurance: | 12 | 5.97% |
| Total: | 201 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 189 | 94.03% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.6% | 10.1% | 24.0% | 16.7% | 33.8% | 40.4% | 24.3% | 20.0% | 13.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 4 | 6.78% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 19 | 32.20% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 36 | 61.02% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 59 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 4 | 6.78% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 59 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 72170 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 6 people with an annual payroll of $322,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 106Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $71,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $322,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 6Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 72170 is located in Prairie County, Arkansas, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Arkansas's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 72170. It covers 5.185 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.062 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 5.185 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.062 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 19318.29 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0570760Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Ulm town; ArkansasSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 72170 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.