Charleston

City in Franklin County, Arkansas

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Charleston is a city in Franklin County, Arkansas, with 2,588 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 518 ft (158 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Branch, 5.3 miles E.

About Charleston

Charleston is a city in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States, and along with Ozark is one of the two county seats of Franklin County. The population was 2,588 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Charleston

Median household income
$56,600
Median home value
$156,300
Median rent
$764/mo
Median age
37.6
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Charleston, AR population

Charleston had 2,588 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,588
Density675 per sq mi (261 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Charleston at a glance

StateArkansas (AR)
CountyFranklin County
TypeCity
Population2,588 (2020)
Land area3.83 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Water area0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²)
Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Coordinates35.2945° N, 94.0484° W
ZIP code72933
Census code (GEOID)0513300

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Charleston

What county is Charleston in?

Charleston is in Franklin County, Arkansas.

What is the population of Charleston, AR?

2,588 people lived in Charleston at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Charleston, AR?

The ZIP code of Charleston is 72933.

What is the elevation of Charleston?

518 feet (158 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Charleston?

Branch (5.3 mi), Lavaca (8.0 mi), Ratcliff (9.0 mi), Caulksville (10.2 mi), Central City (11.1 mi).

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