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 High-density area
- $79,010
- Median income Near-median income area
- $232,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 42.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72116 (North Little Rock, AR) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.9 in 2023 to 200.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,883. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $232,600 (59% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 61.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,112.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pulaski County, so 72116 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 72116
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Little Rock, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72116.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
136 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
102 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
99 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
65 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 72116?
40.9
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
3.0%
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?
$79,010
Median Household Income
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$45,883
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72116 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)
$79,010 Top 10% higher than 90% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,187housing units
11,187
Total Housing Units
10,830
Occupied Units
357
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,600
Median Home Value
+59% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 72120
Sherwood (72120)
31,610 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
North Little Rock (72117)
12,684 residents
- 72114
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 72116 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72116 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
- 72120
Sherwood (72120)
$76,598 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
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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72116, 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 (21,431 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 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.
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