PlainZIP

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
$30,175
Median income
$130,000
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

2th 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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $24,841. The poverty rate stands at 39.9% and the unemployment rate at 8.7%. The typical home here is valued at $130,000 (11% below the state average); renters pay a median of $800 monthly, and 24.8% of units 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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 72114, plus 6 more within Pulaski County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 72114 ranks nationally

North Little Rock, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$30,175 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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 72114 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72114 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72114 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Pulaski County

72076 standard
Jacksonville, AR
Pop: 37,979
72023 standard
Cabot, AR
Pop: 35,026
72204 standard
Little Rock, AR
Pop: 32,505
72209 standard
Little Rock, AR
Pop: 32,376
72120 standard
Sherwood, AR
Pop: 31,610
72206 standard
Little Rock, AR
Pop: 25,624

Related Areas

Pulaski County North Little Rock, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.