PlainZIP

Little Rock, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72206

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

25,624
87/sq mi
$52,132
Median income
$142,000
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
87
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72206 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72206 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, with 25,624 residents across 295.2 square miles, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72206 reports a modest median household income of $52,132 (8% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,489. Local economic indicators show a 23.9% poverty rate alongside 8.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $142,000 for a typical home value (3% below the state average), with rent averaging $943 a month; 70.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Pulaski County, letting you compare 72206 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 72206

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Little Rock, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72206.

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 72206, 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

25,624

Population

295.2

Area (sq mi)

87

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72206?

40.5

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 43.0%
African American 45.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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?

$52,132

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$28,489

Per Capita Income

23.9%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

22.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72206 ranks nationally

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

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

$52,132 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1%

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

What does housing look like?

10,284

Total Housing Units

8,527

Occupied Units

1,757

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.7%
Renter 29.3%

$142,000

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$943

Median Rent

1975

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

-1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

214

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+114%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72206 have decreased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.0% 154
2021 +8.7% 167
2022 +18.7% 199
2023 +10.1% 219
2024 -1.9% 214

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 524 business establishments in ZIP 72206, employing approximately 20,432 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,144,040,000.

524

Businesses

20,432

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 72 13.7%
Transportation and warehousing 60 11.4%
Other services (except public administration) 58 11.1%
Construction 56 10.7%
Wholesale trade 55 10.5%
Manufacturing 40 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 33 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 30 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 5.5%
Accommodation and food services 29 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.0%
Finance and insurance 12 2.3%
Utilities 10 1.9%
Information 6 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.1%
Educational services 3 0.6%

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 72206 vs 72202 →

ZIP 72206 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 72206 ranks #3 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 72206 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 72206 ranks #6 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
72202 Little Rock, AR 9,978 8.3 mi
72209 Little Rock, AR 32,376 6.9 mi
72114 North Little Rock, AR 12,658 9.5 mi
72065 Hensley, AR 5,207 8.0 mi
72201 Little Rock, AR 1,024 8.5 mi
72103 Mabelvale, AR 13,078 8.7 mi
72204 Little Rock, AR 32,505 9.2 mi
72205 Little Rock, AR 23,000 10.6 mi
72117 North Little Rock, AR 12,684 11.6 mi
72207 Little Rock, AR 10,344 11.7 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
72205 standard
Little Rock, AR
Pop: 23,000

Related Areas

Pulaski County Little Rock, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72206 in? ▼
ZIP code 72206 (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 72206? ▼
ZIP code 72206 in Little Rock, AR has a population of 25,624 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72206? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72206 is $52,132, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72206? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72206 is $142,000, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72206? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72206 is African American at 45.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72206? ▼
ZIP code 72206 has 524 business establishments employing approximately 20,432 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72206? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72206 are: Retail trade (72), Transportation and warehousing (60), Other services (except public administration) (58). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72206? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72206 decreased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 72206? ▼
In ZIP code 72206, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% 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 72206? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72206 is 22.8 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 72206? ▼
In ZIP code 72206, approximately 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72206? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72206 is 23.9% 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.