72170 ZIP Code — Ulm, AR

Prairie County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72170 is located in Ulm, Arkansas, within Prairie County. It covers approximately 5.19 square miles and serves a population of 205 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72170

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,625. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72170 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

205

population

5.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72170 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72170

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72170. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ulm	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	205
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	117

Geography
Land area	5.19 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	34.5691
Longitude	-91.5303
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	55.7%	54.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	32.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	10.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.8%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

205

Population

People per sq mi

45.5

Median age

$55,625

Median household income

$30,467

Per capita income

$85,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.2%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

123

Housing units

0.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	26	12.7%
18 and over	179	87.3%
65 and over	59	28.8%
Median age	45.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.4%

Black or African American 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Two or more races 4.2%

Group	Count	%
White	187	87.4%
Black or African American	9	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	9	4.2%
Two or more races	9	4.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.7%	54.3%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	32.4%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	10.4%	15.7%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.8%	4.0%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 17.3%

$25k–$35k 17.3%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 14.4%

$75k–$100k 27.9%

$100k–$150k 3.8%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	17.3%
$25k–$35k	17.3%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	14.4%
$75k–$100k	27.9%
$100k–$150k	3.8%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$55,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.0%

$50k–$100k 29.0%

$100k–$150k 35.0%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.2%
Renter occupied	3.8%
Vacant	18.1%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	26.8%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	33.9%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	12.6%
3 bedrooms	81.1%
4 bedrooms	6.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	41.3%
2 vehicles	44.2%
3 or more	14.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.9%
Electricity	48.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	41	39.4%
Cohabiting couple	4	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	11	10.6%
Female householder, no spouse	48	46.2%
Households with children under 18	17	16.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	44.2%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.2%	16.3%
Married	47.1%	33.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.2%	20.2%
Divorced	11.5%	29.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 56.4%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 18.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	0.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	3	12.0%
Elementary school	3	12.0%
High school	19	76.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 34.1%

Retail trade 27.9%

Construction 15.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Education & healthcare 5.4%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.5%
Service	26.4%
Sales & office	36.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.8%
Government	6.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.7%
Carpool	37.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.3

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	8.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	47.1%
High cholesterol	42.9%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	35.1%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	36.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	25.5%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	16.7%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	22.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.8%
65 and over	25.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.8%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	204	99.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	205	100.0%
Born in same state	205	100.0%
Born in different state	154	75.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	62	30.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	15	7.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.7%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72170

What city is ZIP code 72170 in?

ZIP code 72170 is primarily assigned to Ulm, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72170 in?

ZIP code 72170 falls within Prairie County, Arkansas.

Is ZIP code 72170 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 72170 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72170 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 72170 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 72170 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 72170 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72170?

The median home value in ZIP code 72170 is $85,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 72170 in?

ZIP code 72170 observes the CST timezone.