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Fulton County, AR
3 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Fulton County, Arkansas.
Population
12,302
Land area
618sq mi
People per sq mi
20
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Fulton County
Fulton County at a glance
- Fulton County is 66% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,241, 30% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,800 (39% below Arkansas) and median rent is $626 a month.
- Its largest cities are Salem (1,620), Mammoth Spring (1,226) and Viola (384).
Local data for Fulton County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fulton County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,241
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$113,800
Prices +27.3% in a year
Median rent
$626/mo
Homeownership
84.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
47.6
Average commute
28.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,643), Irish Americans (1,195), French Americans (354).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,945
1,796 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$36,902
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $8,862 per person
PPP loans
$8.1M
509 loans, 1,207 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$70.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Fulton County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fulton County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
392
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 25°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fulton County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
20.4%
U.S. 12.8% +7.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Fulton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Fulton County, AR?
- Salem is the largest city or town in Fulton County, with about 1,620 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Fulton County?
- Fulton County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72515, 72520, 72538, 72539, 72554.
- What is the population of Fulton County, AR?
- About 12,302 people live in Fulton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Fulton County?
- Fulton County borders Baxter County, Howell County, MO, Sharp County, Izard County, Ozark County, MO, Oregon County, MO.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023