City

Melbourne, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Izard County  ·  Arkansas

👥3,846Population
💰$46,452Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$173,600Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓35.3%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊3.9%Unemployment▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.6%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2%Race
White93.6%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.3%
Asian0.2%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty23.5% ▲ 135% above avg
College Grads35.3% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment3.9% ▼ 20% below avg
No HS Diploma82 (3.4%)
HS Graduate727 (30.1%)
Some College265 (11%)
Associates490 (20.3%)
Bachelors324 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree528 (21.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 11%Associates: 20.3%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 21.9%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College11.0%
Associates20.3%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate21.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.9%Renter: 37.1%Tenure
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,452 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$173,600 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$627/mo
Total Housing Units1,850
Vacant Units522

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Melbourne, AR

Melbourne is a city in Arkansas, located in Izard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,846 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Melbourne is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,452 is below the national average. Approximately 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Melbourne is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $627 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Melbourne is moderately educated. 35.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.6%).

Melbourne, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Melbourne
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72556 3,846 $46,452 $173,600 $627 3.9% 35.3% 62.9%