ZIP Code 72209
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Little Rock · Pulaski County · Arkansas
- Population
- 32,376
- Median income
- $40,231
- Median home value
- $98,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.9%
- Land area
- 42.7 sq mi
759/sq mi
▼ 47% vs US
higher than 6% of US ZIPs
▼ 64% vs US
higher than 9% of US ZIPs
Median age 29.2
Chicago
ZIP code 72209 in Little Rock, Arkansas has a population of 32,376. The median household income is $40,231, which is 47% below the national average. Median home value is $98,800, 64% below the US average. 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$19,503
Per Capita Income
29.1%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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