ZIP code 72556
Where is ZIP code 72556?
Melbourne, Arkansas
Izard County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72556 belongs to Melbourne, Arkansas in Izard County. 72556 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 870. About 3,765 people live in the 72556 area, where the median household income is $46,113. The closest ZIP codes are 72517 (Brockwell, 5.6 mi northwest), 72573 (Sage, 6.5 mi east) and 72584 (Violet Hill, 7.7 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 72556 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Melbourne |
| Also accepted | Boswell, Zion |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Izard County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 870 |
| Coordinates | 36.0635, -91.9079 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 725 |
Population and income in 72556
| Population | 3,765 · higher than 72% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 23 · lower than 53% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.2 years · lower than 58% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $46,113 · lower than 71% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,640 |
| Below the poverty line | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 23% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $152,500 · higher than 61% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $601 a month |
| Housing units | 1,803 |
| Households | 1,355 (2.69 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 65% / 35% |
| Land area | 161.19 sq mi (plus 0.53 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72556. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72556
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72517 | Brockwell, AR | 5.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 72573 | Sage, AR | 6.5 mi E | Standard |
| 72584 | Violet Hill, AR | 7.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 72561 | Mount Pleasant, AR | 9.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 72540 | Guion, AR | 9.5 mi S | Standard |
| 72585 | Wideman, AR | 10.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 72565 | Oxford, AR | 10.3 mi N | Standard |
| 72536 | Franklin, AR | 10.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 72512 | Horseshoe Bend, AR | 12.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 72587 | Wiseman, AR | 12.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 72566 | Pineville, AR | 13.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 72577 | Sidney, AR | 14.9 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72556 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72556
123 MAIN ST
MELBOURNE AR 72556
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BOSWELL and ZION as the city name for 72556. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72556-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72556?
- 72556 is a Melbourne, Arkansas ZIP code. Boswell and Zion are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 72556 in?
- ZIP code 72556 is in Izard County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72556 in?
- 72556 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72556?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72556 use area code 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72556?
- About 3,765 people live in ZIP code 72556, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72556?
- The median household income in 72556 is $46,113 a year, lower than 71% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72556?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72556 are 72517 (Brockwell, 5.6 miles), 72573 (Sage, 6.5 miles), 72584 (Violet Hill, 7.7 miles) and 72561 (Mount Pleasant, 9.2 miles).