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North Little Rock, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72116

Pulaski County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

21,431
1,241/sq mi
$79,010
Median income
$232,600
Median home value
42.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

North Little Rock pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
1,241
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72116 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72116 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, with 21,431 residents across 17.3 square miles, a density of 1,241 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72116 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,010 (40% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $45,883. Local economic indicators show a 7.5% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $232,600 (59% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,112 monthly, and 61.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Pulaski County, letting you compare 72116 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 72116

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Little Rock, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72116.

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 72116, 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

21,431

Population

17.3

Area (sq mi)

1,241

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72116?

40.9

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 72.7%
African American 18.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$79,010

Median Household Income

+40% vs state

$45,883

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72116 ranks nationally

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

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

$79,010 Top 39% higher than 61% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.2%

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

What does housing look like?

11,187

Total Housing Units

10,830

Occupied Units

357

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.2%
Renter 38.8%

$232,600

Median Home Value

+59% vs state

$1,112

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72116 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 148
2021 +8.4% 161
2022 +14.9% 185
2023 +4.4% 193
2024 +3.8% 200

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 669 business establishments in ZIP 72116, employing approximately 7,959 people with a combined annual payroll of $274,831,000.

669

Businesses

7,959

Employees

$274.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 136 20.3%
Health care and social assistance 102 15.3%
Accommodation and food services 99 14.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 70 10.5%
Other services (except public administration) 65 9.7%
Finance and insurance 51 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 4.3%
Construction 28 4.2%
Wholesale trade 14 2.1%
Educational services 11 1.6%
Information 10 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 72116 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 72116 ranks #4 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 72116 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 72116 ranks #3 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
72114 North Little Rock, AR 12,658 2.6 mi
72202 Little Rock, AR 9,978 3.9 mi
72119 North Little Rock, AR 5 3.5 mi
72201 Little Rock, AR 1,024 4.2 mi
72120 Sherwood, AR 31,610 6.8 mi
72117 North Little Rock, AR 12,684 6.0 mi
72118 North Little Rock, AR 22,592 5.6 mi
72207 Little Rock, AR 10,344 6.0 mi
72227 Little Rock, AR 11,462 7.5 mi
72205 Little Rock, AR 23,000 6.9 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 72116 in? ▼
ZIP code 72116 (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 72116? ▼
ZIP code 72116 in North Little Rock, AR has a population of 21,431 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72116? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72116 is $79,010, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72116? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72116 is $232,600, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72116? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72116 is White at 72.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72116? ▼
ZIP code 72116 has 669 business establishments employing approximately 7,959 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72116? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72116 are: Retail trade (136), Health care and social assistance (102), Accommodation and food services (99). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72116? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72116 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72116? ▼
In ZIP code 72116, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72116? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72116 is 19.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72116? ▼
In ZIP code 72116, approximately 61.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72116? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72116 is 7.5% 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.