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Oxford, AR
City in Izard County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72565.
Population
820
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
125
ZIP codes
1
Oxford and its ZIP codes
Oxford at a glance
- Oxford is about 2.1 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,591, 15% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,100 (48% below Arkansas).
Local data for Oxford, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oxford, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,591
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median home value
$97,100
Homeownership
91.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
39.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (253), Irish Americans (194), Swedish Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Izard County. PPP loans are for Oxford.
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
Oxford, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.6%
Average one-way commute: 39.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oxford, 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
90° / 25°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oxford, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.0%
U.S. 33.3% +9.7 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Oxford
1 in or overlapping Oxford. Population shown
Cities near Oxford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Violet HillCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| FranklinTown | 8.9 mi | 2.1 |
| MelbourneCity | 10 mi | 6.9 |
| PinevilleTown | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| Horseshoe BendCity | 11 mi | 13.4 |
| Calico RockCity | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| SalemCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| ViolaTown | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Mount OliveCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Mount PleasantTown | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| Ash FlatCity | 18 mi | 6.4 |
| GuionTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| SalesvilleCity | 19 mi | 4.5 |
| NorforkCity | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| Evening ShadeCity | 20 mi | 1.7 |
| HendersonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oxford, AR in?
- Oxford is in Izard County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Oxford, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Oxford include 72565.
- What is the population of Oxford, AR?
- About 820 people live in Oxford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oxford?
- Nearby places include Violet Hill (6.4 mi), Franklin (8.9 mi), Melbourne (10 mi), Pineville (10 mi), Horseshoe Bend (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023