ZIP Code 72114

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North Little Rock · Pulaski County · Arkansas

Population
12,658

610/sq mi

Median income
$30,175

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$130,000

▼ 53% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.2%

Median age 38.4

Land area
20.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 72114 in North Little Rock, Arkansas has a population of 12,658. The median household income is $30,175, which is 60% below the national average. Median home value is $130,000, 53% below the US average. 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72114 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.8 square miles in North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. The area is home to 12,658 residents, producing a population density of 610 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72114 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72114 sits at $30,175 (47% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $24,841. The poverty rate stands at 39.9% and the unemployment rate at 8.7%. On housing, the median home value is $130,000 (11% below the state average) with median rent at $800 per month, and 24.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72114 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pulaski County, so you can benchmark 72114 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 72114

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72114.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,658

Population

20.8

Area (sq mi)

610

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72114?

38.4

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 23.0%
African American 70.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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

$24,841

Per Capita Income

39.9%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,978

Total Housing Units

5,557

Occupied Units

1,421

Vacant Units

1.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 24.8%
Renter 75.2%

$130,000

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

$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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for North Little Rock, AR

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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