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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
$73,879
Median income
$270,400
Median home value
58.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $50,132. The poverty rate stands at 16.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. Median home value sits at $270,400 (85% above the state average), median rent at $1,038 a month, and owner-occupancy at 61.8%.

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 -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Pulaski County, so you can benchmark 72227 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 72227

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Little Rock, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72227.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 72227?

38.0

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 62.0%
African American 26.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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

$50,132

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72227 ranks nationally

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

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

$73,879 Top 47% higher than 53% 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 73.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,558

Total Housing Units

4,642

Occupied Units

916

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.8%
Renter 38.2%

$270,400

Median Home Value

+85% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72227 ranks #9 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 72227 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 72227 ranks #6 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
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

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 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.

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