Appleton
Census-designated place in Pope County, Arkansas

Appleton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Pope County, Arkansas, with 399 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,637 ft (499 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Jerusalem, 3.0 miles E.
- 399residents (2020 Census)
- 1,637 ftelevation · 499 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.3 km²
- 78 / sq mipopulation density
- 72080ZIP code
About Appleton
Appleton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Griffin Township, Pope County, Arkansas, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 399.
The town contained a post office from 1879 until 1968. It was named for an apple orchard that surrounded an early drug store.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Appleton weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Nearest webcams to Appleton
There are no webcams in Appleton itself. These are the closest, 37 miles away or more.
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Appleton
- Median household income
- $39,306
- Median home value
- $117,900
- Median age
- 41.8
Do you know Appleton? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Appleton special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Appleton
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Appleton Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Appleton, AR population
Appleton had 399 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 399 |
|---|---|
| Density | 78 per sq mi (30 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Appleton at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Pope County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 399 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.15 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,637 ft (499 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4108° N, 92.8753° W |
| ZIP code | 72080 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0501660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Appleton
- Jerusalem3.0 mi E
- Oak Grove5.9 mi SW
- Hector6.9 mi NW
- Hattieville9.8 mi SE
- Atkins12.4 mi S
- Dover13.5 mi W
- Pottsville16.3 mi SW
- Center Ridge17.0 mi E
- Russellville17.4 mi SW
- Morrilton19.3 mi SE
- Springfield20.4 mi SE
- Dardanelle20.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Appleton
What county is Appleton in?
Appleton is in Pope County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Appleton, AR?
399 people lived in Appleton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Appleton, AR?
The ZIP code of Appleton is 72080.
What is the elevation of Appleton?
1,637 feet (499 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Appleton?
Jerusalem (3.0 mi), Oak Grove (5.9 mi), Hector (6.9 mi), Hattieville (9.8 mi), Atkins (12.4 mi).
Last updated: