Melbourne
City in Izard County, Arkansas

Melbourne is a city in Izard County, Arkansas, with 1,830 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 610 ft (186 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Violet Hill, 6.6 miles N.
- 1,830residents (2020 Census)
- 610 ftelevation · 186 m
- 6.9 sq miland area · 18.0 km²
- 263 / sq mipopulation density
- 72573ZIP code
About Melbourne
Melbourne is a city in and the county seat of Izard County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Melbourne had a population of 1,830. It is home to the main campus of Ozarka College.
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Living in Melbourne
- Median household income
- $39,469
- Median home value
- $172,800
- Median rent
- $601/mo
- Median age
- 40
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Melbourne had 1,830 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,830 |
|---|---|
| Density | 263 per sq mi (102 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Melbourne at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Izard County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,830 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.95 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.0640° N, 91.8810° W |
| ZIP code | 72573 |
| Official website | melbournear.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0545080 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Melbourne
- Violet Hill6.6 mi N
- Mount Pleasant7.6 mi SE
- Franklin9.7 mi NE
- Guion10.0 mi S
- Oxford10.2 mi N
- Mount Olive12.4 mi W
- Sidney13.1 mi E
- Horseshoe Bend13.3 mi NE
- Calico Rock14.3 mi W
- Pineville14.3 mi NW
- Evening Shade14.5 mi E
- Cushman14.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Melbourne
What county is Melbourne in?
Melbourne is in Izard County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Melbourne, AR?
1,830 people lived in Melbourne at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Melbourne, AR?
The ZIP code of Melbourne is 72573.
What is the elevation of Melbourne?
610 feet (186 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Melbourne?
Violet Hill (6.6 mi), Mount Pleasant (7.6 mi), Franklin (9.7 mi), Guion (10.0 mi), Oxford (10.2 mi).
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