72556 ZIP Code – Melbourne, Arkansas
Located in Melbourne, Arkansas, ZIP code 72556 is a small ZIP code within Izard County with a population of approximately 3,964 residents. The median household income of $51,607 is near the Arkansas average and below the national average. At $133,100, median home values run well below the national average, with 64.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $634 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 79% single-family (decreasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average. An estimated 24.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 21.0%, below the national average. At 41.4, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 72540, 72517, 72573.
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ZIP 72556 vs. Arkansas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 72556 | AR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,964 | 5,039 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $51k | $52k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $133k | $126k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $634 | $750 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.2% | 17.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.0% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 72540 – Guion
- 72517 – Brockwell
- 72573 – Sage
- 72561 – Mount Pleasant
- 72584 – Violet Hill
- 72585 – Wideman
- 72577 – Sidney
- 72565 – Oxford
- 72536 – Franklin
- 72519 – Calico Rock
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72540 | GUION | 119 | $37,054 |
| 72517 | BROCKWELL | 145 | Not provided |
| 72573 | SAGE | 394 | Not provided |
| 72561 | MOUNT PLEASANT | 715 | $64,167 |
| 72584 | VIOLET HILL | 403 | Not provided |