Izard County GIS Maps
Izard County, Arkansas, has 13,577 residents and covers 580.6 square miles. The population declined 0.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Izard County is 05065.
Horseshoe Bend is the county's largest population center. Izard County also includes 14 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 42 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Izard County Trends
- Population
- 13,577▾
- Median Home Value
- $122,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,122▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Izard County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Izard County Population
Izard County had 13,577 residents in 2020. That was 0.9% lower than in 2010. Izard County added 328 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 23 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Melbourne, Franklin and Oxford.
Population Trend in Izard County AR
Izard County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Izard County Zip Codes
Izard County has 14 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Melbourne (72556), Franklin (72512) and Oxford (72565). Melbourne is the largest zip by population, with about 3,362 residents or 25% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 50% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Izard County AR
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72556 | Melbourne | 3,362 | ▾ -0.4% |
| 72512 | Franklin | 2,507 | ▴ 12.2% |
| 72565 | Oxford | 885 | ▾ -11.4% |
| 72561 | Mount Pleasant | 788 | ▾ -19.7% |
| 72577 | Sidney | 727 | ▴ 3.9% |
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Izard County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Izard County Demographics
Izard County has a median age of 47.5, which makes the county a little older than Arkansas overall. About 17.7% of residents are under 18, while 25% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.2% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 18.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 25.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Izard County AR
Median Age
47.5
Under 18
17.7%
Age 65+
25%
Bachelor's+
18.7%
Izard County School Districts
Izard County is served by 4 public school districts with 3,122 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Cave City, Melbourne and Izard Cty Consolidated Schools. Those three districts account for about 89% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Izard County AR
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cave City School District | 1,239 | 39.7% | ▴ 6.3% |
| Melbourne School District | 839 | 26.9% | ▴ 9.2% |
| Izard Cty Consolidated Schools | 697 | 22.3% | ▴ 15.2% |
| Calico Rock School District | 347 | 11.1% | ▾ -6.2% |
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Izard County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Izard County Housing & Real Estate
Izard County has a median home value of $122,100 and a median gross rent of $626. About 75% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Arkansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $224,500 and homes spent about 111 days on the market.
Izard County Housing Mix
Izard County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Izard County Housing Trends
Izard County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Izard County, AR
Izard County has 570 business listings across 207 categories. The largest categories in Izard County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (35, 6.1%), Baptist Church (15, 2.6%), and Gas Stations (13, 2.3%). The full Izard County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Izard County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Izard County, AR
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 35 | 6.1% |
| Baptist Church | 15 | 2.6% |
| Gas Stations | 13 | 2.3% |
| Post Offices | 12 | 2.1% |
| Discount Store | 12 | 2.1% |
| Structure And Geography | 9 | 1.6% |
| Auto Repair | 9 | 1.6% |
| Real Estate Agents | 9 | 1.6% |
| Hotels | 8 | 1.4% |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 | 1.4% |
Izard County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne Walking Trail | Active Life | Melbourne |
| INK SPOT GRAPHICS, INC | Advertising Agency | Melbourne |
| Sentinel Industries | Agricultural Service | Calico Rock |
| Calico Rock Airport | Airport | Calico Rock |
| The Calabama Restaurant, Franklin | American Restaurants | Franklin |
| BowWow Boarding & Grooming | Animal Shelters | Melbourne |
| As The Bend Turns Arcade | Arcade | Horseshoe Bend |
| The Melbourne Times Izard County Arkansas | Arts And Entertainment | Melbourne |
| Wok Star | Asian Restaurant | Melbourne |
| Kindred at Home | Assisted Living Facility | Melbourne |
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Izard County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Izard County Basemaps
Izard County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Izard County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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