72554 ZIP Code — Mammoth Spring, AR

Fulton County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72554 is located in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, within Fulton County. It covers approximately 157.51 square miles and serves a population of 2,965 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72554

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $105,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,729. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72554 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,965

population

157.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72554 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72554

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72554. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mammoth Spring	Acceptable
Mammoth Spring	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72529 Cherokee Village (5.6 mi) 72520 Camp (9.1 mi) 72542 Hardy (10.8 mi) 72513 Ash Flat (12.8 mi) 72539 Glencoe (13.2 mi) 72482 Williford (13.2 mi) 65791 Thayer (13.6 mi) 65692 Koshkonong (15.6 mi) 72576 Salem (16.4 mi) 72460 Ravenden Springs (16.8 mi) 72587 Wiseman (19 mi) 72512 Horseshoe Bend (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,965
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	157.51 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	36.3760
Longitude	-91.5654
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	63.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	25.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	11.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.1%	0.6%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

2,965

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$56,729

Median household income

$25,835

Per capita income

$105,300

Median home value

$525

Median monthly rent

88.5%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

1,505

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

158

10–14

140

15–19

20–24

110

25–34

265

35–44

236

188

45–54

168

118

55–59

105

60–64

229

65–74

205

162

75–84

145

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	656	22.1%
18 and over	2,309	77.9%
65 and over	760	25.6%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,837	94%
Two or more races	128	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	53	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	63.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	25.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	11.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	0.1%	0.6%	4.0%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 27.2%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 0.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	27.2%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	0.1%
Median income	$56,729

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.6%

$50k–$100k 39.9%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 24.4%

$200k–$300k 11.1%

$300k–$500k 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,300
Median rent / month	$525
Owner occupied	88.5%
Renter occupied	11.5%
Vacant	33.1%
Single-family detached	84.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	13.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	30.2%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	23.3%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	4.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	53.4%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	19.2%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	49.6%
Propane / LP gas	31.8%
Wood	18.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	605	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	31	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	253	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	202	18.5%
Households with children under 18	360	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	480	44.0%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.6%	18.5%
Married	53.5%	60.9%
Separated	3.6%	0.4%
Widowed	1.7%	9.4%
Divorced	23.6%	10.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 24.4%

Some college, no degree 37.1%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	7.6%
Kindergarten	31	4.8%
Elementary school	348	53.6%
High school	151	23.3%
College / grad school	70	10.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.7%

Public administration 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.2%

Retail trade 8.5%

Manufacturing 7.9%

Construction 5.9%

Professional & management 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Other services 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.5%
Service	26.5%
Sales & office	11.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.0%
Government	32.9%
Self-employed	9.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	15.5%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.0

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 30.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	34.2%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	45.7%
High cholesterol	43.6%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	10.7%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.5%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	23.8%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	123	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.2%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	42.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.6%
Public insurance	64.2%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,834	95.6%
Spanish	7	0.2%
Other Indo-European	7	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,965	100.0%
Born in same state	2,956	99.7%
Born in different state	1,536	51.8%
Foreign born	9	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	605	20.4%
Arab	407	13.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	315	10.6%
English	9	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	85.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72554

What city is ZIP code 72554 in?

ZIP code 72554 is primarily assigned to Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72554 in?

ZIP code 72554 falls within Fulton County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72554 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 72554 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 72554 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 72554 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72554 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 72554 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72554?

The median home value in ZIP code 72554 is $105,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 72554 in?

ZIP code 72554 observes the CST timezone.