Little Rock, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72227
Pulaski County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,462
- 1,174/sq mi High-density area
- $73,879
- Median income Near-median income area
- $270,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 58.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Little Rock pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 38%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,174
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72227 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72227 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, home to 11,462 residents across 9.8 square miles, a density of 1,174 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72227 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,879 (31% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,132. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $270,400 (85% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 61.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,038.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pulaski County, so 72227 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 72227
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Little Rock, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72227.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
36 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 72227, 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
11,462
Population
9.8
Area (sq mi)
1,174
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72227?
38.0
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
3.6%
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?
$73,879
Median Household Income
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$50,132
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72227 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)
$73,879 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
5,558housing units
5,558
Total Housing Units
4,642
Occupied Units
916
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$270,400
Median Home Value
+85% vs state ZIP avg
$1,038
Median Rent
1975
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
+0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
202
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+102%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72227 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 152 |
| 2021 | +7.5% | 164 |
| 2022 | +18.0% | 193 |
| 2023 | +3.7% | 200 |
| 2024 | +0.7% | 202 |
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 301 business establishments in ZIP 72227, employing approximately 3,258 people with a combined annual payroll of $134,399,000.
301
Businesses
3,258
Employees
$134.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 49 | 16.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 12.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 4.3% |
| Educational services | 10 | 3.3% |
| Construction | 7 | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.0% |
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 72227 vs 72207 →
ZIP 72227 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
- 72209
Little Rock (72209)
32,376 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
- 72212 12,705
Little Rock (72212)
12,705 residents
- 72114 12,658
North Little Rock (72114)
12,658 residents
- 72227 11,462
Little Rock (72227)
11,462 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72227 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72227 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72201
Little Rock (72201)
$115,174 median income
- 72212
Little Rock (72212)
$114,140 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
- 72205
Little Rock (72205)
$68,415 median income
- 72118
North Little Rock (72118)
$49,559 median income
- 72204 $40,882
Little Rock (72204)
$40,882 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72227 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72207 | Little Rock, AR | 10,344 | 1.7 mi |
| 72212 | Little Rock, AR | 12,705 | 2.3 mi |
| 72205 | Little Rock, AR | 23,000 | 2.4 mi |
| 72211 | Little Rock, AR | 21,288 | 3.0 mi |
| 72204 | Little Rock, AR | 32,505 | 4.3 mi |
| 72113 | Maumelle, AR | 21,273 | 5.8 mi |
| 72118 | North Little Rock, AR | 22,592 | 5.1 mi |
| 72201 | Little Rock, AR | 1,024 | 5.8 mi |
| 72114 | North Little Rock, AR | 12,658 | 6.7 mi |
| 72209 | Little Rock, AR | 32,376 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72227, 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 (11,462 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 72227 in?
ZIP code 72227 (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 72227?
ZIP code 72227 in Little Rock, AR has a population of 11,462 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72227?
The median household income in ZIP 72227 is $73,879, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72227?
The median home value in ZIP 72227 is $270,400, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72227?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72227 is White at 62.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72227?
ZIP code 72227 has 301 business establishments employing approximately 3,258 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72227?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72227 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (49), Health care and social assistance (43), Retail trade (40). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72227?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72227 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 72227?
In ZIP code 72227, 73.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.0% 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 72227?
In ZIP code 72227, approximately 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72227?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72227 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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