72201 ZIP Code — Little Rock, AR

Pulaski County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72201 is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 1.23 square miles and serves a population of 733 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72201

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $241,700. Renters make up the majority at 79%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($83,839) 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 construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 78% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

733

population

1.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72201 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72201

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72201. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Little Rock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72202 Little Rock (0.5 mi) 72114 North Little Rock (1.7 mi) 72205 Little Rock (3.8 mi) 72207 Little Rock (4.1 mi) 72116 North Little Rock (4.5 mi) 72255 Little Rock (4.9 mi) 72204 Little Rock (4.9 mi) 72227 Little Rock (5.8 mi) 72118 North Little Rock (7.1 mi) 72209 Little Rock (7.2 mi) 72117 North Little Rock (7.6 mi) 72211 Little Rock (7.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	733
Population density	596 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	1.23 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	34.7467
Longitude	-92.2801
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	33.5%	47.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	17.4%	28.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	17.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	25.0%	6.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

733

Population

596

People per sq mi

29.0

Median age

$83,839

Median household income

$88,286

Per capita income

$241,700

Median home value

$1,257

Median monthly rent

21.0%

Home ownership

8.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

208

Housing units

77.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

20–24

292

25–34

107

102

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	29	4.0%
18 and over	704	96.0%
65 and over	40	5.5%
Median age	29.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.4%

Black or African American 11.1%

Two or more races 6%

Asian 3.5%

Group	Count	%
White	582	79.4%
Black or African American	81	11.1%
Two or more races	44	6%
Asian	26	3.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.5%	47.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	17.4%	28.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	17.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	25.0%	6.2%	4.0%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 29.1%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 11.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	29.1%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	11.5%
Median income	$83,839

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 32.3%

$200k–$300k 37.4%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 13.1%

$1M+ 11.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$241,700
Median rent / month	$1,257
Owner occupied	21.0%
Renter occupied	79.0%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	1.4%
Large apartment buildings	52.2%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	28.3%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	3.1%
1960–1969	1.4%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	40.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.6%
1 bedroom	44.0%
2 bedrooms	46.6%
3 bedrooms	1.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.3%
1 vehicle	50.7%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	1.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.0%
Electricity	87.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	39	8.3%
Cohabiting couple	34	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	314	66.7%
Female householder, no spouse	84	17.8%
Households with children under 18	14	3.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	30	6.4%
Average household size	1.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	76.6%	54.9%
Married	9.6%	20.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.1%
Divorced	13.8%	17.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 9.8%

Some college, no degree 5.7%

Associate's degree 4.7%

Bachelor's degree 25.7%

Graduate / professional 52.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.1%
Bachelor's or higher	77.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	31.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	33	68.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 40.6%

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Professional & management 16.9%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Public administration 1.1%

Information 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	77.7%
Service	7.2%
Sales & office	6.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.5%
Production & transportation	8.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.7%
Government	7.1%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	35.4%
Carpool	46.9%
Public transit	7.2%
Walk	5.2%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.2

Poverty

All people 8.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	8.7%
Retirement income	14.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	8.6%
Heart disease	4.8%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	18.1%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.2%
Cancer	4.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	22.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	65.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	2.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.1%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.8%
Public insurance	22.1%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	704	96.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	427	58.3%
Born in same state	418	57.0%
Born in different state	232	31.7%
Foreign born	9	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	306	41.7%
Not a US citizen	13	4.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	79	10.8%
Italian	55	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	13	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	64.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72201

What city is ZIP code 72201 in?

ZIP code 72201 is primarily assigned to Little Rock, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72201 in?

ZIP code 72201 falls within Pulaski County, Arkansas.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72201?

78% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 72201 mostly rentals?

79% of occupied units in ZIP code 72201 are renter-occupied.

What is the population of ZIP code 72201?

ZIP code 72201 has an estimated population of 733 residents, with a density of 598 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 72201?

The median household income in ZIP code 72201 is $83,839, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72201 in?

ZIP code 72201 observes the CST timezone.