North Little Rock, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72114
Pulaski County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,658
- 610/sq mi High-density area
- $30,175
- Median income Below-median income area
- $130,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Little Rock pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 20th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 610
- people per sq mi
- 25%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72114 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72114 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, home to 12,658 residents across 20.8 square miles, a density of 610 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72114 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $30,175 (47% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,841. The poverty rate is 39.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $130,000 (11% below the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $800; 24.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pulaski County, so 72114 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 72114
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Little Rock, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72114.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
63 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
54 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72114, North Little Rock, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,658
Population
20.8
Area (sq mi)
610
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72114?
38.4
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
4.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$30,175
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$24,841
Per Capita Income
39.9%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72114 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
North Little Rock, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$30,175 6th percentile higher than 6% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,978housing units
6,978
Total Housing Units
5,557
Occupied Units
1,421
Vacant Units
1.75
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,000
Median Home Value
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$800
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 462 business establishments in ZIP 72114, employing approximately 7,585 people with a combined annual payroll of $405,125,000.
462
Businesses
7,585
Employees
$405.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 63 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 57 | 12.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 54 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 6.7% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 25 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 4.5% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 72114 vs 72202 →
ZIP 72114 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72204
Little Rock (72204)
32,505 residents
- 72205
Little Rock (72205)
23,000 residents
- 72118
North Little Rock (72118)
22,592 residents
- 72116
North Little Rock (72116)
21,431 residents
- 72117 12,684
North Little Rock (72117)
12,684 residents
- 72114 12,658
North Little Rock (72114)
12,658 residents
- 72227 11,462
Little Rock (72227)
11,462 residents
- 72207 10,344
Little Rock (72207)
10,344 residents
- 72202 9,978
Little Rock (72202)
9,978 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72114 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72114 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72201
Little Rock (72201)
$115,174 median income
- 72207
Little Rock (72207)
$96,343 median income
- 72116
North Little Rock (72116)
$79,010 median income
- 72227
Little Rock (72227)
$73,879 median income
- 72205
Little Rock (72205)
$68,415 median income
- 72202
Little Rock (72202)
$50,899 median income
- 72118
North Little Rock (72118)
$49,559 median income
- 72117 $44,319
North Little Rock (72117)
$44,319 median income
- 72204 $40,882
Little Rock (72204)
$40,882 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72114 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72202 | Little Rock, AR | 9,978 | 1.3 mi |
| 72201 | Little Rock, AR | 1,024 | 1.7 mi |
| 72116 | North Little Rock, AR | 21,431 | 2.6 mi |
| 72207 | Little Rock, AR | 10,344 | 5.0 mi |
| 72119 | North Little Rock, AR | 5 | 5.2 mi |
| 72205 | Little Rock, AR | 23,000 | 5.3 mi |
| 72117 | North Little Rock, AR | 12,684 | 6.6 mi |
| 72227 | Little Rock, AR | 11,462 | 6.7 mi |
| 72204 | Little Rock, AR | 32,505 | 6.6 mi |
| 72118 | North Little Rock, AR | 22,592 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72114, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,658 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72114 in?
ZIP code 72114 (North Little Rock) is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas. Pulaski County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pulaski-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72114?
ZIP code 72114 in North Little Rock, AR has a population of 12,658 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72114?
The median household income in ZIP 72114 is $30,175, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72114?
The median home value in ZIP 72114 is $130,000, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72114?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72114 is African American at 70.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72114?
ZIP code 72114 has 462 business establishments employing approximately 7,585 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72114?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72114 are: Other services (except public administration) (63), Retail trade (57), Wholesale trade (54). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72114?
In ZIP code 72114, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72114?
In ZIP code 72114, approximately 24.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72114?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72114 is 39.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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