72210 ZIP Code — Little Rock, AR
Pulaski County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72210 is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 49.48 square miles and serves a population of 14,382 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.
About ZIP code 72210
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $215,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $59,618. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
14,382
population
49.48
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72210 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72210
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72210. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Little Rock | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
72002 Alexander (3.2 mi)
72223 Little Rock (6.5 mi)
72211 Little Rock (6.9 mi)
72022 Bryant (7.2 mi)
72022 Bryant (7.2 mi)
72212 Little Rock (8.9 mi)
72209 Little Rock (9.3 mi)
72019 Benton (9.8 mi)
72019 Benton (9.8 mi)
72255 Little Rock (9.9 mi)
72204 Little Rock (9.9 mi)
72227 Little Rock (10.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 14,382 |
| Population density | 291 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 119 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 49.48 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.60 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.7029 |
| Longitude | -92.5290 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 501 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.2% | 47.5% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 28.7% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.9% | 17.6% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 6.2% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
14,382
Population
291
People per sq mi
39.3
Median age
$59,618
Median household income
$35,457
Per capita income
$215,700
Median home value
$932
Median monthly rent
60.0%
Home ownership
11.5%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
4,252
Housing units
34.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
432
Under 5
511
457
5–9
539
345
10–14
407
385
15–19
455
369
20–24
435
1,037
25–34
1,224
696
35–44
822
891
45–54
1,053
310
55–59
367
548
60–64
647
777
65–74
918
273
75–84
323
74
85+
87
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,236 | 22.5% |
| 18 and over | 11,146 | 77.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,452 | 17.0% |
| Median age | 39.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
50.8%
Black or African American
41.6%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Asian
0.9%
Other race
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,468 | 50.8% |
| Black or African American | 6,127 | 41.6% |
| Two or more races | 569 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 330 | 2.2% |
| Asian | 128 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 74 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.2% | 47.5% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 28.7% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.9% | 17.6% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 6.2% | 4.0% |
Under $10k
4.3%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
8.6%
$25k–$35k
9.5%
$35k–$50k
15.1%
$50k–$75k
20.9%
$75k–$100k
17.2%
$100k–$150k
11.9%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k+
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.2% |
| $200k+ | 4.6% |
| Median income | $59,618 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.7%
$50k–$100k
7.6%
$100k–$150k
6.5%
$150k–$200k
21.2%
$200k–$300k
32.1%
$300k–$500k
18.6%
$500k–$1M
5.5%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $215,700 |
| Median rent / month | $932 |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
| Single-family detached | 57.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.0% |
| Mobile homes | 6.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 29.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 23.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.1% |
| 3 or more | 18.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.8% |
| Electricity | 60.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 2.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,572 | 41.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 152 | 2.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 897 | 14.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,657 | 42.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,835 | 29.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,894 | 30.2% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.2% | 32.5% |
| Married | 54.3% | 40.3% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 15.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.1%
HS graduate
26.6%
Some college, no degree
24.8%
Associate's degree
6.4%
Bachelor's degree
21.3%
Graduate / professional
12.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 122 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 351 | 10.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,124 | 34.7% |
| High school | 756 | 23.4% |
| College / grad school | 883 | 27.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.5%
Retail trade
13.7%
Professional & management
11.3%
Finance & real estate
10.8%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Public administration
6.7%
Construction
5.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.9%
Other services
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Information
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.6% |
| Service | 10.6% |
| Sales & office | 30.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 11.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.2% |
| Government | 18.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.6% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Work from home | 10.2% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.8 |
Poverty
All people
11.5%
Under 18 years
22.3%
18 and over
8.4%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
19.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.5% |
| Retirement income | 25.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| High blood pressure | 35.8% |
| High cholesterol | 34.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 22.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 25.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.3% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.1% |
| Visited dentist | 66.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 12.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,056 | 9.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.8% |
| Under 18 | 7.7% |
| 18–64 years | 14.6% |
| 65 and over | 48.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.0% |
| Public insurance | 42.8% |
| No insurance | 6.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,439 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 209 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 130 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 59 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,860 | 96.4% |
| Born in same state | 13,840 | 96.2% |
| Born in different state | 9,629 | 67.0% |
| Foreign born | 20 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 522 | 3.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 144 | 27.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,408 | 9.8% |
| French | 1,180 | 8.2% |
| Arab | 1,173 | 8.2% |
| Polish | 121 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 77 | 0.5% |
| German | 15 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.7% |
| Internet access | 93.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72210
What city is ZIP code 72210 in?
ZIP code 72210 is primarily assigned to Little Rock, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72210 in?
ZIP code 72210 falls within Pulaski County, Arkansas.
Does ZIP code 72210 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 72210 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 72210 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 72210 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 72210?
ZIP code 72210 has an estimated population of 14,382 residents, with a density of 291 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72210?
The median household income in ZIP code 72210 is $59,618, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 72210 in?
ZIP code 72210 observes the CST timezone.