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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
$44,319
Median income
$141,600
Median home value
26.7%
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 rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th 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.

ZIP code 72117 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 143.5 square miles in North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. The area is home to 12,684 residents, producing a population density of 88 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 72117 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72117 sits at $44,319 (22% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $23,098. The poverty rate stands at 26.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $141,600 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $1,092 per month, and 63.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72117 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pulaski County, so you can benchmark 72117 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 72117

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72117.

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 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 72117?

36.9

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 26.2%
African American 61.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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

$23,098

Per Capita Income

26.3%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72117 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,319 9th percentile higher than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,735

Total Housing Units

5,967

Occupied Units

768

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.7%
Renter 36.3%

$141,600

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72117 ranks #5 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 72117 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 72117 ranks #8 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
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

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

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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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Official Data Resources for North Little Rock, AR

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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