Melbourne, AR is a small town situated in Izard County with a population of 3,176 people. This quaint community is nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains, offering year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking and camping. There are many local businesses and organizations that contribute to the vibrancy of this small town including the Javelin Restaurant & Bar, which serves classic American food; Hinton's Furniture Store that has been providing furniture to Melbourne since 1945; Ozark Fun Time Skateland for roller skating entertainment; and the Melbourne Parks & Recreation Department that offers baseball leagues and other youth sports activities. Other organizations include the Melbourne Historical Society which hosts lectures and provides tours of historic sites throughout the town. Sporting events at nearby Lyon College provide a great way to get involved in their local college sports teams.
The population in Melbourne (zip 72556) is 3,176. There are 21 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Melbourne (zip 72556) is 47.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Melbourne (zip 72556) is 2.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Melbourne (zip 72556)
- 44.7% are married
- 14.1% are divorced
- 28.4% are married with children
- 12.9% have children, but are single
Race in Melbourne (zip 72556)
- 96.9% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander