PlainZIP

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
$69,453
Median income
$244,300
Median home value
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $38,705. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. The typical home here is valued at $244,300 (67% above the state average); renters pay a median of $991 monthly, and 63.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 72210, plus 6 more within Pulaski County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 72210

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Little Rock, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72210.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 72210?

37.5

Median Age

43.9%

Male

56.1%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 50.3%
African American 40.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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

$38,705

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72210 ranks nationally

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

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

$69,453 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.2%

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

What does housing look like?

7,071

Total Housing Units

6,558

Occupied Units

513

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.7%
Renter 36.3%

$244,300

Median Home Value

+67% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72210 ranks #6 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 72210 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 72210 ranks #8 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
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

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
72206 standard
Little Rock, AR
Pop: 25,624

Related Areas

Pulaski County Little Rock, AR Arkansas

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.