| ZIP Code | 72212 |
|---|---|
| City | Little Rock |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Pulaski County |
| Area Code | 501 |
| Elevation | 549 ft |
| Latitude | 34.785888 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -92.415028 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 05119 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.2 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.49 |
| Below Poverty | 3.6% ▼ 64% below avg |
| College Grads | 76.3% ▲ 97% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.7% ▼ 65% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 60 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 677 (8.1%) |
| Some College | 423 (5.1%) |
| Associates | 829 (9.9%) |
| Bachelors | 496 (5.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,890 (70.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $116,310 ▲ 52% above avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $341,400 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,089/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,469 |
| Vacant Units | 125 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,469 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 125 |
| Owner Occupied | 87.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 12.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.49 |
ZIP code 72212 is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, within Pulaski County. With a population of 13,400, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.2 years. Economically, 72212 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $116,310 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 72212 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $341,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,089 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 87.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 72212 is primarily White (80.00%). Residents are highly educated — 76.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.6%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 72212 stands at 1.7%, which is well below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 72212 in Little Rock, AR is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,400 residents, a median household income of $116,310, and a median home value of $341,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arkansas.