Little Rock, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72210
Pulaski County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,258
- 109/sq mi High-density area
- $69,453
- Median income Near-median income area
- $244,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Little Rock pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 109
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72210 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72210 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, home to 14,258 residents across 130.9 square miles, a density of 109 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72210 reports a modest median household income of $69,453 (23% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,705. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $244,300 (67% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 63.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $991.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pulaski County, so 72210 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 72210
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Little Rock, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72210.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
77 establishments
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 30
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 26
Accommodation and food services
26 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 72210, 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
14,258
Population
130.9
Area (sq mi)
109
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72210?
37.5
Median Age
43.9%
Male
56.1%
Female
2.7%
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?
$69,453
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$38,705
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72210 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Little Rock, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$69,453 Top 20% higher than 80% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,071housing units
7,071
Total Housing Units
6,558
Occupied Units
513
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$244,300
Median Home Value
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$991
Median Rent
1995
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
+0.4%
YoY Change (2024)
186
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+86%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72210 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +86% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.1% | 143 |
| 2021 | +7.8% | 155 |
| 2022 | +9.9% | 170 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 185 |
| 2024 | +0.4% | 186 |
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 339 business establishments in ZIP 72210, employing approximately 4,241 people with a combined annual payroll of $192,745,000.
339
Businesses
4,241
Employees
$192.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 77 | 22.7% |
| Construction | 42 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 10.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 7.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.8% |
| Information | 5 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.9% |
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 72210 vs 72002 →
ZIP 72210 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
- 72211
Little Rock (72211)
21,288 residents
- 72113
Maumelle (72113)
21,273 residents
- 72223
Little Rock (72223)
19,890 residents
- 72022
Bryant (72022)
14,270 residents
- 72210
Little Rock (72210)
14,258 residents
- 72002
Alexander (72002)
14,134 residents
- 72103
Mabelvale (72103)
13,078 residents
- 72212 12,705
Little Rock (72212)
12,705 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72210 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72210 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72212
Little Rock (72212)
$114,140 median income
- 72223
Little Rock (72223)
$101,062 median income
- 72002
Alexander (72002)
$85,502 median income
- 72211
Little Rock (72211)
$83,134 median income
- 72022
Bryant (72022)
$80,920 median income
- 72113
Maumelle (72113)
$79,248 median income
- 72227
Little Rock (72227)
$73,879 median income
- 72210
Little Rock (72210)
$69,453 median income
- 72103
Mabelvale (72103)
$68,029 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72210 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72002 | Alexander, AR | 14,134 | 3.8 mi |
| 72223 | Little Rock, AR | 19,890 | 5.2 mi |
| 72211 | Little Rock, AR | 21,288 | 5.6 mi |
| 72022 | Bryant, AR | 14,270 | 7.6 mi |
| 72204 | Little Rock, AR | 32,505 | 8.3 mi |
| 72212 | Little Rock, AR | 12,705 | 7.1 mi |
| 72227 | Little Rock, AR | 11,462 | 8.6 mi |
| 72103 | Mabelvale, AR | 13,078 | 11.0 mi |
| 72113 | Maumelle, AR | 21,273 | 11.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72210, 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 (14,258 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 72210 in?
ZIP code 72210 (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 72210?
ZIP code 72210 in Little Rock, AR has a population of 14,258 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72210?
The median household income in ZIP 72210 is $69,453, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72210?
The median home value in ZIP 72210 is $244,300, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72210?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72210 is White at 50.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72210?
ZIP code 72210 has 339 business establishments employing approximately 4,241 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72210?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72210 are: Retail trade (77), Construction (42), Health care and social assistance (34). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72210?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72210 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 86%. 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 72210?
In ZIP code 72210, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% 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 72210?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72210 is 24.7 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 72210?
In ZIP code 72210, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72210?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72210 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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