ZIP Code 72120
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Sherwood · Pulaski County · Arkansas
- Population
- 31,610
- Median income
- $76,598
- Median home value
- $200,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.5%
- Land area
- 130.0 sq mi
243/sq mi
▲ 0% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
▼ 28% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.6
Chicago
ZIP code 72120 in Sherwood, Arkansas has a population of 31,610. The median household income is $76,598, which is 0% above the national average. Median home value is $200,400, 28% below the US average. 36.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72120 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 130.0 square miles in Sherwood, Pulaski County, Arkansas. The area is home to 31,610 residents, producing a population density of 243 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 72120 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72120 sits at $76,598 (35% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $41,187. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $200,400 (37% above the state average) with median rent at $1,094 per month, and 71.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72120 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pulaski County, so you can benchmark 72120 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 72120
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72120.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
83 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
76 establishments
- Construction
Construction
63 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
61 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
45 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72120, Sherwood, 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
31,610
Population
130.0
Area (sq mi)
243
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72120?
42.6
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
2.2%
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?
$76,598
Median Household Income
+35% vs state
$41,187
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
15,627
Total Housing Units
14,717
Occupied Units
910
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$200,400
Median Home Value
+37% vs state
$1,094
Median Rent
1987
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
+8.1%
YoY Change (2024)
204
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+104%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72120 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 144 |
| 2021 | +9.1% | 157 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 179 |
| 2023 | +5.4% | 189 |
| 2024 | +8.1% | 204 |
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 542 business establishments in ZIP 72120, employing approximately 6,418 people with a combined annual payroll of $320,472,000.
542
Businesses
6,418
Employees
$320.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 83 | 15.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 76 | 14.0% |
| Construction | 63 | 11.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 61 | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 45 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 8.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.3% |
| Information | 6 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.1% |
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 72120 vs 72099 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72099 | Little Rock Air Force Base, AR | 616 | 5.6 mi |
| 72116 | North Little Rock, AR | 21,431 | 6.8 mi |
| 72076 | Jacksonville, AR | 37,979 | 5.6 mi |
| 72119 | North Little Rock, AR | 5 | 5.3 mi |
| 72118 | North Little Rock, AR | 22,592 | 6.4 mi |
| 72114 | North Little Rock, AR | 12,658 | 9.3 mi |
| 72117 | North Little Rock, AR | 12,684 | 10.0 mi |
| 72207 | Little Rock, AR | 10,344 | 10.5 mi |
| 72227 | Little Rock, AR | 11,462 | 11.3 mi |
| 72205 | Little Rock, AR | 23,000 | 12.0 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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