72556 ZIP Code — Melbourne, AR

Izard County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72556 is located in Melbourne, Arkansas, within Izard County. It covers approximately 161.19 square miles and serves a population of 3,964 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72556

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $133,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $51,607. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 72556 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,964

population

161.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72556 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72556

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72556. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Melbourne	Acceptable
Melbourne	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72540 Guion (4.6 mi) 72573 Sage (5.8 mi) 72517 Brockwell (7.5 mi) 72561 Mount Pleasant (9.1 mi) 72584 Violet Hill (9.3 mi) 72536 Franklin (9.5 mi) 72565 Oxford (11.9 mi) 72512 Horseshoe Bend (12.1 mi) 72567 Pleasant Grove (12.3 mi) 72560 Mountain View (14.1 mi) 72577 Sidney (14.5 mi) 72587 Wiseman (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,964
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	161.19 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	36.0245
Longitude	-91.9250
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	61.4%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	28.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	9.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

3,964

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$51,607

Median household income

$25,511

Per capita income

$133,100

Median home value

$634

Median monthly rent

65.5%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

1,468

Housing units

19.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

100

Under 5

135

5–9

130

143

10–14

137

133

15–19

129

135

20–24

131

235

25–34

226

166

35–44

161

258

45–54

249

132

55–59

128

159

60–64

154

208

65–74

200

175

75–84

169

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	928	23.4%
18 and over	3,036	76.6%
65 and over	827	20.9%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 4.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Black or African American 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,733	93.9%
Two or more races	169	4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	45	1.1%
Black or African American	10	0.3%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.3%
Other race	5	0.1%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	61.4%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	28.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	7.1%	9.0%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.6%	1.2%	4.0%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 9.9%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$150k–$200k	9.9%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$51,607

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 29.6%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 22.7%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$133,100
Median rent / month	$634
Owner occupied	65.5%
Renter occupied	34.5%
Vacant	28.8%
Single-family detached	83.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	9.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	19.5%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	26.4%
1960–1969	6.8%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	24.3%
3 bedrooms	46.7%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.6%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	31.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.9%
Electricity	53.7%
Propane / LP gas	17.1%
Wood	9.9%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	601	43.3%
Cohabiting couple	87	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	363	26.2%
Female householder, no spouse	336	24.2%
Households with children under 18	497	35.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	478	34.5%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.9%	20.6%
Married	39.8%	51.3%
Separated	2.4%	7.8%
Widowed	10.0%	10.1%
Divorced	15.8%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 26.0%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.4%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	3.3%
Kindergarten	40	4.6%
Elementary school	493	56.1%
High school	220	25.0%
College / grad school	97	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.3%

Public administration 12.3%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Professional & management 8.0%

Retail trade 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Construction 2.9%

Information 2.7%

Other services 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.9%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.6%
Government	34.4%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.6%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 32.6%

18 and over 17.8%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 44.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	41.1%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	30.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	19.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	204	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.6%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	25.3%
65 and over	50.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.4%
Public insurance	52.3%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,768	95.1%
Spanish	5	0.1%
Other Indo-European	5	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,957	99.8%
Born in same state	3,953	99.7%
Born in different state	2,476	62.5%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	767	19.3%
French	391	9.9%
Arab	249	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	14	0.4%
English	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.0%
Internet access	89.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72556

What city is ZIP code 72556 in?

ZIP code 72556 is primarily assigned to Melbourne, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72556 in?

ZIP code 72556 falls within Izard County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72556?

21% of residents in ZIP code 72556 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 72556 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 72556 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72556?

The median home value in ZIP code 72556 is $133,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 72556?

ZIP code 72556 has an estimated population of 3,964 residents, with a density of 25 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 72556 in?

ZIP code 72556 observes the CST timezone.