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 High-density area
- $114,140
- Median income Above-median income area
- $338,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72212 (Little Rock, AR) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 191.3 in 2023 to 197.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,687. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.1% and unemployment is 0.7%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $338,300 (132% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 85.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,102.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pulaski County, so 72212 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 72212
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Little Rock, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72212.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
88 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
80 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
63 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 72212?
37.8
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
3.3%
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?
$114,140
Median Household Income
+102% vs state ZIP avg
$60,687
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72212 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)
$114,140 Top 1% higher than 99% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,475housing units
5,475
Total Housing Units
5,376
Occupied Units
99
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$338,300
Median Home Value
+132% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 72212 vs 72211 →
ZIP 72212 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
- 72205
Little Rock (72205)
23,000 residents
- 72118
North Little Rock (72118)
22,592 residents
- 72211
Little Rock (72211)
21,288 residents
- 72113
Maumelle (72113)
21,273 residents
- 72223
Little Rock (72223)
19,890 residents
- 72210
Little Rock (72210)
14,258 residents
- 72212 12,705
Little Rock (72212)
12,705 residents
- 72227 11,462
Little Rock (72227)
11,462 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72212 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72212 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
- 72207
Little Rock (72207)
$96,343 median income
- 72211
Little Rock (72211)
$83,134 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
- 72205
Little Rock (72205)
$68,415 median income
- 72118
North Little Rock (72118)
$49,559 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72212, 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 (12,705 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 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.
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