PlainZIP

Melbourne, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72556

Izard County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,375
9/sq mi
$46,113
Median income
$152,500
Median home value
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Melbourne pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

10th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
9
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72556 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72556 covers 397.1 square miles in Melbourne, Izard County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,375 residents on file, a density of 9 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72556 reports a modest median household income of $46,113 (19% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $24,640. Local economic indicators show a 22.3% poverty rate alongside 4.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $152,500 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $601 per month, and 64.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Izard County, letting you compare 72556 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 72556

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Melbourne, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72556.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72556, Melbourne, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,375

Population

397.1

Area (sq mi)

9

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 72556?

41.2

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$46,113

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$24,640

Per Capita Income

22.3%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72556 ranks nationally

Melbourne, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$46,113 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,803

Total Housing Units

1,355

Occupied Units

448

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.6%
Renter 35.4%

$152,500

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$601

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 96 business establishments in ZIP 72556, employing approximately 854 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,210,000.

96

Businesses

854

Employees

$33.2M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 24 25.0%
Health care and social assistance 16 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 10 10.4%
Finance and insurance 8 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 7.3%
Accommodation and food services 7 7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.2%
Construction 3 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 3.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72556 vs 72517 →

ZIP 72556 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72556 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72556 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 72556 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72517 Brockwell, AR 487 7.6 mi
72540 Guion, AR 149 7.4 mi
72584 Violet Hill, AR 568 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Izard County

72519 standard
Calico Rock, AR
Pop: 3,150
72512 standard
Horseshoe Bend, AR
Pop: 2,234
72565 standard
Oxford, AR
Pop: 999
72561 standard
Mount Pleasant, AR
Pop: 981
72577 standard
Sidney, AR
Pop: 700
72566 standard
Pineville, AR
Pop: 624

Related Areas

Izard County Melbourne, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72556 in? ▼
ZIP code 72556 (Melbourne) is located in Izard County, Arkansas. Izard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/izard-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72556? ▼
ZIP code 72556 in Melbourne, AR has a population of 3,375 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72556? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72556 is $46,113, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72556? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72556 is $152,500, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72556? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72556 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72556? ▼
ZIP code 72556 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 854 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72556? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72556 are: Retail trade (24), Health care and social assistance (16), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72556? ▼
In ZIP code 72556, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72556? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72556 is 24.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72556? ▼
In ZIP code 72556, approximately 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72556? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72556 is 22.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.