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Little Rock, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72212

Pulaski County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,705
742/sq mi
$114,140
Median income
$338,300
Median home value
70.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Little Rock pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
742
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72212 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72212 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, home to 12,705 residents across 17.1 square miles, a density of 742 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72212 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,140 (102% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $60,687. Local economic indicators show a 3.1% poverty rate alongside 0.7% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $338,300 (132% above the state average) with median rent at $1,102 per month, and 85.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Pulaski County, letting you compare 72212 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 72212

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Little Rock, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72212.

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 72212, 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

12,705

Population

17.1

Area (sq mi)

742

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72212?

37.8

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 78.4%
African American 14.7%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$114,140

Median Household Income

+102% vs state

$60,687

Per Capita Income

3.1%

Poverty Rate

0.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72212 ranks nationally

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

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

$114,140 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,475

Total Housing Units

5,376

Occupied Units

99

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.3%
Renter 14.7%

$338,300

Median Home Value

+132% vs state

$1,102

Median Rent

1982

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

+3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

198

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+98%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72212 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 147
2021 +7.7% 158
2022 +11.8% 177
2023 +8.3% 191
2024 +3.3% 198

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 539 business establishments in ZIP 72212, employing approximately 8,493 people with a combined annual payroll of $578,399,000.

539

Businesses

8,493

Employees

$578.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 88 16.3%
Health care and social assistance 80 14.8%
Finance and insurance 63 11.7%
Retail trade 62 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 54 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 46 8.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 6.5%
Construction 25 4.6%
Educational services 13 2.4%
Wholesale trade 10 1.9%
Information 8 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 72212 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 72212 ranks #8 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 72212 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 72212 ranks the highest 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
72211 Little Rock, AR 21,288 2.4 mi
72227 Little Rock, AR 11,462 2.3 mi
72207 Little Rock, AR 10,344 4.0 mi
72113 Maumelle, AR 21,273 5.2 mi
72223 Little Rock, AR 19,890 5.4 mi
72205 Little Rock, AR 23,000 4.4 mi
72204 Little Rock, AR 32,505 5.7 mi
72118 North Little Rock, AR 22,592 6.2 mi
72210 Little Rock, AR 14,258 7.1 mi
72119 North Little Rock, AR 5 7.7 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 72212 in? ▼
ZIP code 72212 (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 72212? ▼
ZIP code 72212 in Little Rock, AR has a population of 12,705 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72212? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72212 is $114,140, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72212? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72212 is $338,300, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72212? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72212 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72212? ▼
ZIP code 72212 has 539 business establishments employing approximately 8,493 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72212? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72212 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (88), Health care and social assistance (80), Finance and insurance (63). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72212? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72212 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 72212? ▼
In ZIP code 72212, 78.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72212? ▼
In ZIP code 72212, approximately 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72212? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72212 is 3.1% 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.