Charleston
City in Franklin County, Arkansas

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.
- 2,588residents (2020 Census)
- 518 ftelevation · 158 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.9 km²
- 675 / sq mipopulation density
- 72933ZIP code
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 had 2,588 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,588 |
|---|---|
| Density | 675 per sq mi (261 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Charleston at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,588 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.83 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.2945° N, 94.0484° W |
| ZIP code | 72933 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0513300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Charleston
- Branch5.3 mi E
- Lavaca8.0 mi W
- Ratcliff9.0 mi E
- Caulksville10.2 mi E
- Central City11.1 mi W
- Greenwood12.2 mi SW
- Booneville13.0 mi SE
- Barling13.3 mi W
- Kibler13.9 mi NW
- Dyer14.7 mi N
- Mulberry14.9 mi N
- Alma16.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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