ZIP Code 72201

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Little Rock · Pulaski County · Arkansas

Population
1,024

326/sq mi

Median income
$115,174

▲ 51% vs US

higher than 89% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$290,100

▲ 4% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
80.0%

Median age 38.3

Land area
3.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 72201 in Little Rock, Arkansas has a population of 1,024. The median household income is $115,174, which is 51% above the national average. Median home value is $290,100, 4% above the US average. 80.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72201 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.1 square miles in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,024 residents, producing a population density of 326 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 72201 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72201 sits at $115,174 (104% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $113,767. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $290,100 (99% above the state average) with median rent at $1,255 per month, and 34.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72201 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 80.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pulaski County, so you can benchmark 72201 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 72201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72201.

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 72201, 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

1,024

Population

3.1

Area (sq mi)

326

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72201?

38.3

Median Age

70.1%

Male

29.9%

Female

38.7%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$115,174

Median Household Income

+104% vs state

$113,767

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 87.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 80.0%

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

What does housing look like?

604

Total Housing Units

515

Occupied Units

89

Vacant Units

1.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 34.8%
Renter 65.2%

$290,100

Median Home Value

+99% vs state

$1,255

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,006 business establishments in ZIP 72201, employing approximately 22,154 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,748,990,000.

1,006

Businesses

22,154

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 364 36.2%
Finance and insurance 113 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 103 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 77 7.7%
Health care and social assistance 59 5.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 56 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 47 4.7%
Information 37 3.7%
Wholesale trade 34 3.4%
Retail trade 29 2.9%
Educational services 16 1.6%
Construction 15 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 15 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 12 1.2%
Utilities 10 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 1.0%
Manufacturing 9 0.9%

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 72201 vs 72202 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72202 Little Rock, AR 9,978 0.8 mi
72114 North Little Rock, AR 12,658 1.7 mi
72205 Little Rock, AR 23,000 4.0 mi
72116 North Little Rock, AR 21,431 4.2 mi
72207 Little Rock, AR 10,344 4.2 mi
72119 North Little Rock, AR 5 6.0 mi
72204 Little Rock, AR 32,505 4.9 mi
72227 Little Rock, AR 11,462 5.8 mi
72209 Little Rock, AR 32,376 6.1 mi
72211 Little Rock, AR 21,288 7.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72201 in?
ZIP code 72201 (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 72201?
ZIP code 72201 in Little Rock, AR has a population of 1,024 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72201?
The median household income in ZIP 72201 is $115,174, which is 51% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72201?
The median home value in ZIP 72201 is $290,100, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72201?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72201 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72201?
ZIP code 72201 has 1,006 business establishments employing approximately 22,154 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72201?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72201 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (364), Finance and insurance (113), Other services (except public administration) (103). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72201?
In ZIP code 72201, 87.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 80.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72201?
In ZIP code 72201, approximately 34.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72201?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72201 is 5.3% 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 Little Rock, AR

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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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