Fulton County GIS Maps
Fulton County, Arkansas, has 12,075 residents and covers 618.2 square miles. The population declined 1.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Fulton County is 05049.
Salem is the county's largest population center. Fulton County also includes 9 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 33 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Fulton County Trends
- Population
- 12,075▾
- Median Home Value
- $107,200▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,159▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Fulton County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Fulton County Population
Fulton County had 12,075 residents in 2020. That was 1.4% lower than in 2010. Fulton County added 433 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 20 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Salem, Mammoth Spring and Viola.
Population Trend in Fulton County AR
Fulton County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Fulton County Zip Codes
Fulton County has 9 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Salem (72576), Mammoth Spring (72554) and Viola (72583). Salem is the largest zip by population, with about 3,934 residents or 33% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 69% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Fulton County AR
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72576 | Salem | 3,934 | ▴ 1.7% |
| 72554 | Mammoth Spring | 2,749 | ▾ -6% |
| 72583 | Viola | 1,678 | ▾ -0.1% |
| 72531 | Elizabeth | 792 | ▾ -1% |
| 72538 | Gepp | 422 | ▾ -2.3% |
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Fulton County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Fulton County Demographics
Fulton County has a median age of 48.6, which makes the county a little older than Arkansas overall. About 20.4% of residents are under 18, while 25.9% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 25.9% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 15.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 25.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Fulton County AR
Median Age
48.6
Under 18
20.4%
Age 65+
25.9%
Bachelor's+
15.7%
Fulton County School Districts
Fulton County is served by 4 public school districts with 3,159 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Highland, Salem and Mammoth Spring Schools. Those three districts account for about 88% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Fulton County AR
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland School District | 1,499 | 47.5% | ▾ -0.9% |
| Salem School District | 810 | 25.6% | ▾ -4.8% |
| Mammoth Spring Schools | 472 | 14.9% | ▴ 4.4% |
| Viola School District | 378 | 12% | ▴ 1.9% |
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Fulton County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Fulton County Housing & Real Estate
Fulton County has a median home value of $107,200 and a median gross rent of $596. About 85% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Arkansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $275,000 and homes spent about 127 days on the market.
Fulton County Housing Mix
Fulton County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Fulton County Housing Trends
Fulton County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Fulton County, AR
Fulton County has 418 business listings across 189 categories. The largest categories in Fulton County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (29, 6.9%), Campgrounds & RV Parks (12, 2.9%), and Auto Repair (10, 2.4%). The full Fulton County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Fulton County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Fulton County, AR
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 29 | 6.9% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 12 | 2.9% |
| Auto Repair | 10 | 2.4% |
| Post Offices | 10 | 2.4% |
| Flowers & Gifts | 8 | 1.9% |
| Medical Offices | 7 | 1.7% |
| Gas Stations | 7 | 1.7% |
| Contractors | 6 | 1.4% |
| Baptist Church | 6 | 1.4% |
| Fire Departments | 6 | 1.4% |
Fulton County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Hinkle Spring River State Fish Hatchery | Active Life | Mammoth Spring |
| J&J Angus Farms | Agricultural Cooperatives | Mammoth Spring |
| Mammoth Springs Ambulance Service | Ambulance And Ems Services | Mammoth Spring |
| Riverbend Restaurant | American Restaurants | Mammoth Spring |
| Spring River Valley Camp & Canoe | Amusement Park | Hardy |
| Cherokee Village Animal Control | Animal Shelters | Cherokee Village |
| Log Cabin Antiques | Antique Store | Mammoth Spring |
| White Oaks Taxidermy | Appliance Repair Service | Ash Flat |
| Our Purge Flee Market | Appliance Store | Mammoth Spring |
| RockItCoin Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Salem |
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Fulton County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Fulton County Basemaps
Fulton County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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