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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
$40,231
Median income
$98,800
Median home value
13.9%
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 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.

ZIP code 72209 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.7 square miles in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. The area is home to 32,376 residents, producing a population density of 759 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 72209 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72209 sits at $40,231 (29% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $19,503. The poverty rate stands at 29.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $98,800 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $965 per month, and 38.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72209 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pulaski County, so you can benchmark 72209 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 72209

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72209.

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 72209, 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

32,376

Population

42.7

Area (sq mi)

759

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72209?

29.2

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

15.6%

Foreign-Born

White 11.2%
African American 58.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%

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

$19,503

Per Capita Income

29.1%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

20.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72209 ranks nationally

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

$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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 46.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

13,574

Total Housing Units

12,072

Occupied Units

1,502

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 38.5%
Renter 61.5%

$98,800

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72209 ranks #2 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 72209 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 72209 ranks #null 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
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

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
72120 standard
Sherwood, AR
Pop: 31,610
72206 standard
Little Rock, AR
Pop: 25,624
72205 standard
Little Rock, AR
Pop: 23,000

Related Areas

Pulaski County Little Rock, AR Arkansas

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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Official Data Resources for Little Rock, AR

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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