Melbourne, Arkansas
Melbourne: City in Arkansas, USA
About
Melbourne is a city located in the county of Izard in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,848. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,871 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Melbourne
| Population : | 1,871 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Arkansas (United States) |
| County : | Izard County |
| Postal code : | 72556 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 870 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0% |
| Land as percent of area : | 100% |
| Altitude : | 610 feet / 186 meters |
| Capital city : | Melbourne is capital of Izard County |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:57:27 (17th December 2025) |
| Population growth : | 1.23% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Melbourne is located at 36°3'34"N 91°54'31"W (36.0595100, -91.9084800).
Melbourne map
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- Official Website
Official website of Melbourne
Demographics
The population of Melbourne increased by 1.23% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,848 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,919 | 3.7% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,912 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,892 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,885 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,866 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,860 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,882 | 1.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,865 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,868 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,871 | 0.16% | estimation process |
People born in Melbourne (2)
People born in Melbourne, including politician Glen D. Johnson, politician John E. Miller, .
List
Schools in Melbourne
College & universities near Melbourne, AR
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107549 | Ozarka College | Melbourne (AR) | 72556-0010 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Melbourne, AR
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WNR | Walnut Ridge | 109 Southwest Front Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Melbourne
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourn Post Office | Melbourne (AR) | 72556 |
Other cities in Izard County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Izard County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Bend | 2,108 | City in Boise County, Idaho, United States |
| Calico Rock | 1,688 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Oxford | 682 | City in Izard County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Mount Pleasant | 414 | Town in Izard County, Arkansas |
| Pineville | 221 | Town in Arkansas |
| Franklin | 191 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Guion | 81 | Township in Izard County, Arkansas |
Distance to Other Cities
Melbourne distances to largest Arkansas cities
