Prairie County, AR ZIP Codes
Arkansas (AR) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
8,135
population (2021)
-6.7%
pop change since 2010
05117
FIPS code
Prairie County ZIP code map
About Prairie County
Prairie County is located in Arkansas and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 8,135 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.7% from 8,715 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Prairie County is 05117.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 8,135 |
| 2010 population | 8,715 |
| Change | -6.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Arkansas |
| FIPS code | 05117 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Prairie County
ZIP codes for Prairie County, AR (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72017 | Biscoe | Prairie | View map |
| 72040 | Des Arc | Prairie | View map |
| 72041 | De Valls Bluff | Prairie | View map |
| 72064 | Hazen | Prairie | View map |
| 72066 | Hickory Plains | Prairie | View map |
| 72170 | Ulm | Prairie | View map |
Demographics & statistics
7,317
Population
47.7
Median age
$46,603
Median household income
$28,172
Per capita income
$72,420
Median home value
$688
Median monthly rent
72.7%
Home ownership
14.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
3,006
Housing units
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
169
Under 5
158
160
5–9
149
224
10–14
208
286
15–19
265
192
20–24
179
380
25–34
354
355
35–44
330
550
45–54
511
264
55–59
245
292
60–64
272
498
65–74
462
329
75–84
306
93
85+
86
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,430 | 20.4% |
| 18 and over | 5,887 | 79.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,774 | 25.9% |
| Median age | 47.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.8%
Black or African American
11.5%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Other race
0.3%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,160 | 82.8% |
| Black or African American | 857 | 11.5% |
| Two or more races | 256 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 127 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 23 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.1%
$10k–$15k
6.4%
$15k–$25k
16.2%
$25k–$35k
13.6%
$35k–$50k
16.3%
$50k–$75k
13.3%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
8.5%
$150k–$200k
4.4%
$200k+
2.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 16.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.8% |
| Median income | $46,603 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
30.9%
$50k–$100k
33.9%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k–$300k
9.8%
$300k–$500k
1.8%
$500k–$1M
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $72,420 |
| Median rent / month | $688 |
| Owner occupied | 72.7% |
| Renter occupied | 27.3% |
| Vacant | 26.2% |
| Single-family detached | 68.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 25.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.38 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% |
| 3 or more | 22.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.9% |
| Electricity | 50.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 17.3% |
| Wood | 3.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,355 | 43.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 85 | 2.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 597 | 23.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 945 | 29.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 715 | 24.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,325 | 45.2% |
| Average household size | 2.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.6% | 19.9% |
| Married | 49.5% | 46.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 13.5% |
| Divorced | 22.1% | 17.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
9.2%
HS graduate
47.6%
Some college, no degree
20.2%
Associate's degree
4.9%
Bachelor's degree
9.2%
Graduate / professional
4.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 58 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 32 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 669 | 49.1% |
| High school | 357 | 26.2% |
| College / grad school | 245 | 16.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.8%
Manufacturing
11.1%
Agriculture & mining
10.9%
Retail trade
10.7%
Construction
10.2%
Transportation & utilities
9.3%
Public administration
6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Other services
4.0%
Professional & management
3.9%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.9% |
| Service | 11.2% |
| Sales & office | 22.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.5% |
| Production & transportation | 20.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.8% |
| Government | 14.2% |
| Self-employed | 11.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.3% |
| Carpool | 9.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.4 |
Poverty
All people
14.9%
Under 18 years
17.5%
18 and over
14.0%
Married-couple families
5.9%
Female-led households
27.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 47.9% |
| Retirement income | 26.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.9% |
| High cholesterol | 39.9% |
| Heart disease | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 31.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.8% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.5% |
| No physical activity | 34.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.2% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 15.1% |
| No health insurance | 15.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.5% |
| Visited dentist | 52.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 21.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 488 | 10.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 27.2% |
| Under 18 | 12.1% |
| 18–64 years | 20.7% |
| 65 and over | 50.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.2% |
| Public insurance | 49.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,990 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 22 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 22 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,310 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 7,285 | 99.5% |
| Born in different state | 6,047 | 83.4% |
| Foreign born | 25 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1 | 20.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 928 | 12.7% |
| French | 626 | 8.6% |
| Arab | 442 | 6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 317 | 4.3% |
| Polish | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.8% |
| Internet access | 88.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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