ZIP Code 72227
standardSource:
Little Rock · Pulaski County · Arkansas
- Population
- 11,462
- Median income
- $73,879
- Median home value
- $270,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 58.0%
- Land area
- 9.8 sq mi
1,174/sq mi
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
▼ 3% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
Median age 38
Chicago
ZIP code 72227 in Little Rock, Arkansas has a population of 11,462. The median household income is $73,879, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $270,400, 3% below the US average. 58.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72227 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.8 square miles in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. The area is home to 11,462 residents, producing a population density of 1,174 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72227 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72227 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $270,400 (85% above the state average) with median rent at $1,038 per month, and 61.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72227 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 72227
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$50,132
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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