North Little Rock, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72117
Pulaski County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,684
- 88/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $44,319
- Median income Below-median income area
- $141,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.7%
- 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 rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 88
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72117 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 72117 (North Little Rock, AR) fell -1.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.6 in 2023 to 208.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 72117 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, home to 12,684 residents across 143.5 square miles, a density of 88 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72117 reports a modest median household income of $44,319 (22% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,098. The poverty rate is 26.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $141,600 (3% below the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $1,092; 63.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pulaski County, so 72117 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 72117
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Little Rock, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72117.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
105 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
80 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
56 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 72117, 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
12,684
Population
143.5
Area (sq mi)
88
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72117?
36.9
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
3.5%
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?
$44,319
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$23,098
Per Capita Income
26.3%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72117 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)
$44,319 26th percentile higher than 26% 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
6,735housing units
6,735
Total Housing Units
5,967
Occupied Units
768
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,600
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,092
Median Rent
1982
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
-1.0%
YoY Change (2024)
208
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+108%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72117 have decreased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.5% | 140 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 158 |
| 2022 | +6.5% | 169 |
| 2023 | +24.8% | 211 |
| 2024 | -1.0% | 208 |
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 583 business establishments in ZIP 72117, employing approximately 18,431 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,052,424,000.
583
Businesses
18,431
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 105 | 18.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 80 | 13.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 70 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 10.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 56 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 45 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 2.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 2.4% |
| Information | 9 | 1.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.7% |
| 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 72117 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72076
Jacksonville (72076)
37,979 residents
- 72120
Sherwood (72120)
31,610 residents
- 72206
Little Rock (72206)
25,624 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
- 72202 9,978
Little Rock (72202)
9,978 residents
- 72142 2,499
Scott (72142)
2,499 residents
- 72201 1,024
Little Rock (72201)
1,024 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72117 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72117 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
- 72116
North Little Rock (72116)
$79,010 median income
- 72120
Sherwood (72120)
$76,598 median income
- 72142
Scott (72142)
$62,863 median income
- 72076
Jacksonville (72076)
$54,379 median income
- 72206
Little Rock (72206)
$52,132 median income
- 72202
Little Rock (72202)
$50,899 median income
- 72117 $44,319
North Little Rock (72117)
$44,319 median income
- 72114 $30,175
North Little Rock (72114)
$30,175 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72117 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72116 | North Little Rock, AR | 21,431 | 6.0 mi |
| 72099 | Little Rock Air Force Base, AR | 616 | 8.4 mi |
| 72114 | North Little Rock, AR | 12,658 | 6.6 mi |
| 72076 | Jacksonville, AR | 37,979 | 9.3 mi |
| 72202 | Little Rock, AR | 9,978 | 7.2 mi |
| 72201 | Little Rock, AR | 1,024 | 8.0 mi |
| 72142 | Scott, AR | 2,499 | 7.5 mi |
| 72119 | North Little Rock, AR | 5 | 9.3 mi |
| 72120 | Sherwood, AR | 31,610 | 10.0 mi |
| 72206 | Little Rock, AR | 25,624 | 11.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72117, 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 (12,684 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 72117 in?
ZIP code 72117 (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 72117?
ZIP code 72117 in North Little Rock, AR has a population of 12,684 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72117?
The median household income in ZIP 72117 is $44,319, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72117?
The median home value in ZIP 72117 is $141,600, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72117?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72117 is African American at 61.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72117?
ZIP code 72117 has 583 business establishments employing approximately 18,431 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72117?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72117 are: Retail trade (105), Wholesale trade (80), Health care and social assistance (70). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72117?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72117 decreased by 1.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 72117?
In ZIP code 72117, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.7% 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 72117?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72117 is 21.3 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 72117?
In ZIP code 72117, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72117?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72117 is 26.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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