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Melbourne, AR
City in Izard County, Arkansas.
Population
2,263
Land area
6.9sq mi
People per sq mi
326
ZIP codes
0
Melbourne and its ZIP codes
Melbourne at a glance
- Melbourne is about 5.6 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $39,469, 35% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,800 (8% below Arkansas) and median rent is $601 a month.
Local data for Melbourne, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Melbourne, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,469
Poverty rate
30.8%
Median home value
$172,800
Median rent
$601/mo
Homeownership
54.9%
Bachelor's or higher
13.4%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (237), Italian Americans (199), German Americans (109).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Izard County. PPP loans are for Melbourne.
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
How people get to work
Melbourne, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.9%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Melbourne, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
427
Countywide, mostly 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Melbourne, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
19.6%
U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Melbourne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Violet HillCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| Mount PleasantTown | 8.1 mi | 3.5 |
| GuionTown | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| OxfordCity | 10 mi | 6.5 |
| FranklinTown | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| Mount OliveCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| PinevilleTown | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| Calico RockCity | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| SidneyTown | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Horseshoe BendCity | 15 mi | 13.4 |
| CushmanCity | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| Evening ShadeCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Pleasant GroveCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| Mountain ViewCity | 18 mi | 7.3 |
| Fifty-SixCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| BethesdaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Melbourne, AR in?
- Melbourne is in Izard County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Melbourne, AR?
- About 2,263 people live in Melbourne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Melbourne?
- Nearby places include Violet Hill (7 mi), Mount Pleasant (8.1 mi), Guion (9.7 mi), Oxford (10 mi), Franklin (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023