| ZIP Code | 72205 |
|---|---|
| City | Little Rock |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Pulaski County |
| Area Code | 501 |
| Elevation | 387 ft |
| Latitude | 34.749493 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.35144 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 05119 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.5 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.03 |
| Below Poverty | 16.7% ▲ 67% above avg |
| College Grads | 59.8% ▲ 54% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 35% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 131 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,016 (19.7%) |
| Some College | 1,033 (6.8%) |
| Associates | 1,980 (12.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,033 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,110 (53%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,888 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $204,400 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,110/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,187 |
| Vacant Units | 1,714 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.03 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,187 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,714 |
| Owner Occupied | 51.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 48.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.03 |
ZIP code 72205 is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, within Pulaski County. With a population of 22,275, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.5 years. Economically, 72205 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,888 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 72205 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $204,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,110 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (51.5%) and renters (48.5%). Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 72205 is majority White (64.04%). Residents are well-educated — 59.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.7%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 72205 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 72205 in Little Rock, AR is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 22,275 residents, a median household income of $62,888, and a median home value of $204,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arkansas.