Melbourne Arkansas Map

About Melbourne, Arkansas

Melbourne is a locality in Izard County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,263. The population density is 123.7 people per km². Melbourne is located at 36.0595°N, 91.9085°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72556.

Melbourne, Arkansas, unfolds itself within the Ozark foothills, a landscape where the earth seems to sigh with a verdant, rolling breath. It lies 69.0 miles west-north-west of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 283°T), and is situated 17.6 miles north-east of Mountain View. Ancient trees, their bark a rough parchment of seasons past, stand sentinel over creeks that whisper secrets to the smooth, grey stones beneath. The air itself carries a gentle hum, a blend of pine and damp earth, particularly potent after a summer shower, and it settles upon the land like a soft, invisible cloak. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, has a filtered quality, painting fleeting mosaics of light and shadow on the winding roads that lead into Melbourne's quiet embrace. The history of Melbourne is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of its people and the fertile ground that sustains them. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the cycles of agriculture, with cattle grazing on the abundant pastures and the occasional scent of hay drying in the sun. Local businesses, small and resilient, form the backbone of the economy, their storefronts reflecting a pragmatism born of necessity and pride. The White River, a vital artery for the region, is never far, its presence a constant, subtle reminder of the powerful natural forces that have shaped this corner of Izard County, offering a timeless connection to the land and its bounty.

About This Melbourne Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Melbourne, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.059515, -91.908482. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Melbourne and Izard County.

Detailed location data for Melbourne includes the ZIP code (72556), telephone area code (501), county seat of Izard County (Melbourne), and school district assignment (Melbourne School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Melbourne is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.