72211 ZIP Code — Little Rock, AR

Pulaski County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72211 is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 8.31 square miles and serves a population of 23,832 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72211

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $249,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

The gap between median ($76,503) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

23,832
population
8.31
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72211 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72211

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City Status
Little Rock Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
72255 Little Rock (3 mi) 72212 Little Rock (3.3 mi) 72227 Little Rock (3.5 mi) 72205 Little Rock (4 mi) 72204 Little Rock (4.2 mi) 72207 Little Rock (4.9 mi) 72209 Little Rock (5.5 mi) 72223 Little Rock (6.7 mi) 72210 Little Rock (6.9 mi) 72201 Little Rock (7.8 mi) 72202 Little Rock (8.2 mi) 72113 Maumelle (8.4 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 23,832
Population density 2,868 / sq mi
State FIPS 05
County FIPS 119
Geography
Land area 8.31 sq mi
Water area 0.08 sq mi
Latitude 34.7420
Longitude -92.4177
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 42.8% 47.5% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 30.4% 28.7% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 19.3% 17.6% 15.7%
Over $200k 7.5% 6.2% 4.0%

Demographics & statistics

23,832
Population
2,868
People per sq mi
35.2
Median age
$76,503
Median household income
$50,615
Per capita income
$249,900
Median home value
$1,091
Median monthly rent
50.8%
Home ownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
6,739
Housing units
56.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
954
Under 5
1,033
655
5–9
710
512
10–14
555
521
15–19
564
811
20–24
878
2,245
25–34
2,433
1,504
35–44
1,629
1,223
45–54
1,324
705
55–59
764
615
60–64
666
929
65–74
1,007
399
75–84
433
366
85+
397
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 184,97720.9%
18 and over18,85579.1%
65 and over3,53114.8%
Median age35.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.6%
Black or African American 23.5%
Asian 8.3%
Two or more races 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Other race 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White14,83160.6%
Black or African American5,75123.5%
Asian2,0298.3%
Two or more races8663.5%
Hispanic or Latino6522.7%
Other race3271.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native280.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 42.8% 47.5% 50.4%
$50k – $100k 30.4% 28.7% 29.9%
$100k – $200k 19.3% 17.6% 15.7%
Over $200k 7.5% 6.2% 4.0%
Under $10k 4.0%
$10k–$15k 3.1%
$15k–$25k 6.3%
$25k–$35k 10.5%
$35k–$50k 11.1%
$50k–$75k 14.1%
$75k–$100k 14.9%
$100k–$150k 12.1%
$150k–$200k 12.3%
$200k+ 11.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k4.0%
$10k–$15k3.1%
$15k–$25k6.3%
$25k–$35k10.5%
$35k–$50k11.1%
$50k–$75k14.1%
$75k–$100k14.9%
$100k–$150k12.1%
$150k–$200k12.3%
$200k+11.6%
Median income$76,503

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%
$50k–$100k 4.5%
$100k–$150k 4.7%
$150k–$200k 20.7%
$200k–$300k 35.0%
$300k–$500k 24.8%
$500k–$1M 8.4%
$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$249,900
Median rent / month$1,091
Owner occupied50.8%
Renter occupied49.2%
Vacant10.0%
Single-family detached51.0%
Large apartment buildings16.2%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms4.8
Avg household size (owned)2.49

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–201918.9%
2000–200911.9%
1990–199921.5%
1980–198929.6%
1970–197915.0%
1960–19691.9%
1950–19590.5%
1940–19490.1%
1939 or earlier0.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.5%
1 bedroom21.1%
2 bedrooms26.2%
3 bedrooms32.6%
4 bedrooms13.9%
5+ bedrooms3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.1%
1 vehicle40.6%
2 vehicles42.8%
3 or more10.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas45.0%
Electricity53.7%
Propane / LP gas0.9%
Fuel oil0.3%
No fuel used0.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4,45441.0%
Cohabiting couple8117.5%
Male householder, no spouse2,07919.1%
Female householder, no spouse3,53232.5%
Households with children under 182,70824.9%
Households with seniors (65+)2,49422.9%
Average household size2.17

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married36.5%33.1%
Married55.0%44.4%
Separated0.5%1.0%
Widowed0.9%9.7%
Divorced7.1%11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%
Some HS, no diploma 1.9%
HS graduate 14.9%
Some college, no degree 18.6%
Associate's degree 7.3%
Bachelor's degree 30.8%
Graduate / professional 25.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.3%
Bachelor's or higher56.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4438.8%
Kindergarten2535.0%
Elementary school1,79235.5%
High school83116.5%
College / grad school1,72734.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.6%
Professional & management 11.6%
Retail trade 9.8%
Finance & real estate 8.3%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%
Manufacturing 6.1%
Public administration 5.4%
Other services 4.7%
Transportation & utilities 3.8%
Construction 3.7%
Wholesale trade 3.2%
Information 1.8%
Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts59.1%
Service12.3%
Sales & office20.4%
Natural resources & construction1.9%
Production & transportation6.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.4%
Government19.9%
Self-employed4.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone77.2%
Carpool11.5%
Public transit0.4%
Walk0.8%
Work from home9.4%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)18.5

Poverty

All people 11.6%
Under 18 years 18.9%
18 and over 9.7%
Married-couple families 5.5%
Female-led households 23.1%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security23.3%
Retirement income18.3%
Supplemental Security2.7%
Cash public assistance1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP7.5%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.5%
High blood pressure30.8%
High cholesterol30.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Heart disease4.7%
Stroke2.3%
Asthma9.4%
Arthritis19.6%
Kidney disease2.3%
Pulmonary disease5.0%
Cancer5.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking14.5%
Binge drinking17.4%
No physical activity21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.5%
Depression22.1%
Fair or poor health12.6%
Poor mental health14.7%
Poor physical health8.9%
No health insurance10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.5%
Visited dentist70.0%
Cholesterol screening88.8%
Teeth loss10.8%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1,2286.5%
Disability%
Any disability8.8%
Under 182.6%
18–64 years6.3%
65 and over29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance72.8%
Public insurance30.0%
No insurance7.5%
Uninsured under 193.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only21,84591.7%
Spanish1,1975.5%
Other Indo-European3681.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander1320.6%
Other languages6733.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)21,29689.4%
Born in same state21,13588.7%
Born in different state13,81858.0%
Foreign born1610.7%
Naturalized citizen2,53610.6%
Not a US citizen1,35453.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French4,04817%
Italian1,9628.2%
Arab1,2075.1%
Polish1280.5%
AncestryCount%
Irish1100.5%
English710.3%
Dutch400.2%
German360.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access45.6%
Internet access96.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72211

What city is ZIP code 72211 in?

ZIP code 72211 is primarily assigned to Little Rock, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72211 in?

ZIP code 72211 falls within Pulaski County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72211?

56% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 72211?

ZIP code 72211 has an estimated population of 23,832 residents, with a density of 2,869 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72211?

The median household income in ZIP code 72211 is $76,503, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72211?

The median home value in ZIP code 72211 is $249,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 72211 in?

ZIP code 72211 observes the CST timezone.

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