Huntsville
City in Madison County, Arkansas

Huntsville is a city in Madison County, Arkansas, with 2,879 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,519 ft (463 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hindsville, 8.1 miles NW.
- 2,879residents (2020 Census)
- 1,519 ftelevation · 463 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.0 km²
- 533 / sq mipopulation density
- 72740ZIP code
About Huntsville
Huntsville is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 2,867 at the 2020 census, up from 2,346 in 2010. During the American Civil War in 1862, it was the site of what became known as the Huntsville Massacre. Huntsville is part of the Northwest Arkansas region.
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Living in Huntsville
- Median household income
- $57,813
- Median home value
- $163,600
- Median rent
- $620/mo
- Median age
- 33.8
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Huntsville had 2,879 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,879 |
|---|---|
| Density | 533 per sq mi (206 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Huntsville at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Madison County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,879 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.40 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,519 ft (463 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0992° N, 93.7335° W |
| ZIP code | 72740 |
| Official website | huntsvillearkansas.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0533970 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Huntsville
- Hindsville8.1 mi NW
- Wesley11.3 mi SW
- Kingston12.6 mi E
- Goshen15.0 mi W
- Elkins17.2 mi W
- St. Paul18.9 mi S
- Berryville20.9 mi NE
- Ponca21.3 mi E
- Eureka Springs21.6 mi N
- Lost Bridge Village22.5 mi NW
- Green Forest23.4 mi NE
- Prairie Creek24.1 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Huntsville
What county is Huntsville in?
Huntsville is in Madison County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Huntsville, AR?
2,879 people lived in Huntsville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Huntsville, AR?
The ZIP code of Huntsville is 72740.
What is the elevation of Huntsville?
1,519 feet (463 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Huntsville?
Hindsville (8.1 mi), Wesley (11.3 mi), Kingston (12.6 mi), Goshen (15.0 mi), Elkins (17.2 mi).
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