PlainZIP

Little Rock, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72202

Pulaski County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,978
447/sq mi
$50,899
Median income
$262,500
Median home value
48.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Little Rock pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
447
people per sq mi
24%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72202 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72202 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, home to 9,978 residents across 22.3 square miles, a density of 447 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72202 reports a modest median household income of $50,899 (10% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $47,923. Local economic indicators show a 14.7% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $262,500 (80% above the state average), median rent at $1,110 a month, and owner-occupancy at 24.3%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is -. To put 72202 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Pulaski County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 72202

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Little Rock, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72202.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72202, 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

9,978

Population

22.3

Area (sq mi)

447

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 72202?

38.8

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 45.0%
African American 44.6%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$50,899

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$47,923

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72202 ranks nationally

Little Rock, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,899 15th percentile higher than 15% 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 67.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 48.2%

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

What does housing look like?

7,487

Total Housing Units

5,949

Occupied Units

1,538

Vacant Units

1.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 24.3%
Renter 75.7%

$262,500

Median Home Value

+80% vs state

$1,110

Median Rent

1969

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

+44.6%

YoY Change (2024)

256

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+156%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72202 have increased 44.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +0.7% 176
2020 +2.5% 180
2021 +4.0% 188
2022 +44.6% 272
2024 – 256

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 557 business establishments in ZIP 72202, employing approximately 15,450 people with a combined annual payroll of $983,912,000.

557

Businesses

15,450

Employees

$983.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 92 16.5%
Other services (except public administration) 64 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 56 10.1%
Retail trade 51 9.2%
Finance and insurance 45 8.1%
Construction 37 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 6.1%
Health care and social assistance 30 5.4%
Wholesale trade 27 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 25 4.5%
Manufacturing 20 3.6%
Information 19 3.4%
Educational services 9 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72202 vs 72201 →

ZIP 72202 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 72202 ranks #9 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 72202 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 72202 ranks #7 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
72201 Little Rock, AR 1,024 0.8 mi
72114 North Little Rock, AR 12,658 1.3 mi
72116 North Little Rock, AR 21,431 3.9 mi
72205 Little Rock, AR 23,000 4.8 mi
72207 Little Rock, AR 10,344 4.9 mi
72119 North Little Rock, AR 5 6.2 mi
72204 Little Rock, AR 32,505 5.7 mi
72227 Little Rock, AR 11,462 6.6 mi
72206 Little Rock, AR 25,624 8.3 mi
72209 Little Rock, AR 32,376 6.6 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

Pulaski County Little Rock, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72202 in? ▼
ZIP code 72202 (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 72202? ▼
ZIP code 72202 in Little Rock, AR has a population of 9,978 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72202? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72202 is $50,899, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72202? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72202 is $262,500, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72202? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72202 is White at 45.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72202? ▼
ZIP code 72202 has 557 business establishments employing approximately 15,450 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72202? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72202 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (92), Other services (except public administration) (64), Accommodation and food services (56). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72202? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72202 increased by 44.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 72202? ▼
In ZIP code 72202, 67.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.2% 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 72202? ▼
In ZIP code 72202, approximately 24.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72202? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72202 is 14.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.