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Prairie County, AR
5 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Prairie County, Arkansas.
Population
8,064
Land area
648sq mi
People per sq mi
12
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Prairie County
Prairie County at a glance
- Prairie County is 79% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,646, 15% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,400 (49% below Arkansas) and median rent is $625 a month.
- Its largest cities are Hazen (1,874), Des Arc (1,591) and De Valls Bluff (553).
Local data for Prairie County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Prairie County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,646
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$96,400
Median rent
$625/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.2%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,246), German Americans (1,009), Dutch Americans (343).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,199
1,437 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,967
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94.54M
FY 2026, $11,416 per person
PPP loans
$7.96M
333 loans, 1,007 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$5,363
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Prairie County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.4%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home3.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Prairie County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
409
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
50.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Prairie County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Prairie County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Prairie County, AR?
- Hazen is the largest city or town in Prairie County, with about 1,874 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Prairie County?
- Prairie County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72017, 72040, 72041, 72060, 72064.
- What is the population of Prairie County, AR?
- About 8,064 people live in Prairie County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Prairie County?
- Prairie County borders White County, Lonoke County, Arkansas County, Monroe County, Woodruff County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023