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Izard County, AR
10 cities and towns and 15 ZIP codes in Izard County, Arkansas.
Population
14,009
Land area
580sq mi
People per sq mi
24
ZIP codes
15
Cities and towns in Izard County
Izard County at a glance
- Izard County is 59% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,405, 19% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,100 (31% below Arkansas) and median rent is $621 a month.
- Its largest cities are Horseshoe Bend (2,555), Melbourne (2,263) and Calico Rock (1,771).
Local data for Izard County, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Izard County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,405
Poverty rate
22.3%
Median home value
$129,100
Prices +4.1% in a year
Median rent
$621/mo
Homeownership
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.7%
Median age
46.3
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,287), Irish Americans (1,940), Italian Americans (308).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,410
2,949 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,333
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $10,034 per person
PPP loans
$11.21M
481 loans, 1,742 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$10.74K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Izard County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Izard County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
427
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
47
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
48.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Izard County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Izard County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Izard County, AR?
- Horseshoe Bend is the largest city or town in Izard County, with about 2,555 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Izard County?
- Izard County includes 15 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72512, 72517, 72519, 72528, 72536.
- What is the population of Izard County, AR?
- About 14,009 people live in Izard County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Izard County?
- Izard County borders Baxter County, Independence County, Sharp County, Stone County, Fulton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023