Little Rock, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72209
Pulaski County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,376
- 759/sq mi High-density area
- $40,231
- Median income Below-median income area
- $98,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Little Rock pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 759
- people per sq mi
- 39%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72209 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72209 (Little Rock, AR) rose +9.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 225.7 in 2023 to 247.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 72209 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, with 32,376 residents across 42.7 square miles, a density of 759 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72209 reports a modest median household income of $40,231 (29% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,503. The poverty rate is 29.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $98,800 (32% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $965; owner occupancy is 38.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pulaski County, so 72209 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 72209
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Little Rock, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72209.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
167 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
106 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 66
Other services (except public administration)
66 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 59
Accommodation and food services
59 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 58
Health care and social assistance
58 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72209, 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
32,376
Population
42.7
Area (sq mi)
759
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72209?
29.2
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
15.6%
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?
$40,231
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$19,503
Per Capita Income
29.1%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72209 ranks nationally
Little Rock, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$40,231 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,574housing units
13,574
Total Housing Units
12,072
Occupied Units
1,502
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$98,800
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$965
Median Rent
1971
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
+9.4%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72209 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 175 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 191 |
| 2022 | +7.2% | 205 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 226 |
| 2024 | +9.4% | 247 |
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 747 business establishments in ZIP 72209, employing approximately 12,797 people with a combined annual payroll of $655,475,000.
747
Businesses
12,797
Employees
$655.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 167 | 22.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 106 | 14.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 66 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 59 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 58 | 7.8% |
| Construction | 53 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 40 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 39 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 33 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 3.8% |
| Educational services | 15 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.9% |
| Information | 6 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 0.8% |
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 72209 vs 72204 →
ZIP 72209 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72204
Little Rock (72204)
32,505 residents
- 72209
Little Rock (72209)
32,376 residents
- 72206
Little Rock (72206)
25,624 residents
- 72205
Little Rock (72205)
23,000 residents
- 72211
Little Rock (72211)
21,288 residents
- 72103
Mabelvale (72103)
13,078 residents
- 72114 12,658
North Little Rock (72114)
12,658 residents
- 72227 11,462
Little Rock (72227)
11,462 residents
- 72207 10,344
Little Rock (72207)
10,344 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72209 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72209 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72201
Little Rock (72201)
$115,174 median income
- 72207
Little Rock (72207)
$96,343 median income
- 72211
Little Rock (72211)
$83,134 median income
- 72227
Little Rock (72227)
$73,879 median income
- 72205
Little Rock (72205)
$68,415 median income
- 72103
Mabelvale (72103)
$68,029 median income
- 72206
Little Rock (72206)
$52,132 median income
- 72202
Little Rock (72202)
$50,899 median income
- 72204 $40,882
Little Rock (72204)
$40,882 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72209 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72204 | Little Rock, AR | 32,505 | 2.9 mi |
| 72205 | Little Rock, AR | 23,000 | 5.1 mi |
| 72207 | Little Rock, AR | 10,344 | 6.7 mi |
| 72103 | Mabelvale, AR | 13,078 | 6.4 mi |
| 72227 | Little Rock, AR | 11,462 | 7.2 mi |
| 72201 | Little Rock, AR | 1,024 | 6.1 mi |
| 72211 | Little Rock, AR | 21,288 | 6.6 mi |
| 72202 | Little Rock, AR | 9,978 | 6.6 mi |
| 72206 | Little Rock, AR | 25,624 | 6.9 mi |
| 72114 | North Little Rock, AR | 12,658 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72209, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (32,376 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72209 in?
ZIP code 72209 (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 72209?
ZIP code 72209 in Little Rock, AR has a population of 32,376 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72209?
The median household income in ZIP 72209 is $40,231, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72209?
The median home value in ZIP 72209 is $98,800, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72209?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72209 is African American at 58.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72209?
ZIP code 72209 has 747 business establishments employing approximately 12,797 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72209?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72209 are: Retail trade (167), Wholesale trade (106), Other services (except public administration) (66). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72209?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72209 increased by 9.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 72209?
In ZIP code 72209, 46.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 72209?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72209 is 20.1 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 72209?
In ZIP code 72209, approximately 38.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72209?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72209 is 29.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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