72202 ZIP Code — Little Rock, AR
Pulaski County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72202 is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 7.08 square miles and serves a population of 9,597 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.
About ZIP code 72202
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 $221,200. Renters make up the majority at 74%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $46,162. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
9,597
population
7.08
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72202 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72202
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72202. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Little Rock | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
72201 Little Rock (0.5 mi)
72114 North Little Rock (1.2 mi)
72116 North Little Rock (4 mi)
72205 Little Rock (4.1 mi)
72207 Little Rock (4.1 mi)
72255 Little Rock (5.2 mi)
72204 Little Rock (5.4 mi)
72227 Little Rock (5.9 mi)
72118 North Little Rock (6.9 mi)
72117 North Little Rock (7.2 mi)
72209 Little Rock (7.7 mi)
72211 Little Rock (8.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,597 |
| Population density | 1,356 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 119 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.08 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.85 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.7529 |
| Longitude | -92.2748 |
| 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 | 54.7% | 47.5% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 28.7% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.4% | 17.6% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 6.2% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
9,597
Population
1,356
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$46,162
Median household income
$40,675
Per capita income
$221,200
Median home value
$989
Median monthly rent
25.9%
Home ownership
19.2%
Poverty rate
7.4%
Unemployment
3,139
Housing units
45.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
158
Under 5
148
146
5–9
136
180
10–14
168
209
15–19
195
681
20–24
635
890
25–34
831
727
35–44
679
643
45–54
599
296
55–59
277
338
60–64
315
425
65–74
396
191
75–84
179
80
85+
75
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,189 | 12.4% |
| 18 and over | 8,408 | 87.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,346 | 14.0% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
46.4%
White
44.3%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.5%
Asian
1.8%
Other race
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,570 | 46.4% |
| White | 4,359 | 44.3% |
| Two or more races | 332 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 245 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 178 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 84 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 54.7% | 47.5% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.9% | 28.7% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.4% | 17.6% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 3.0% | 6.2% | 4.0% |
Under $10k
11.6%
$10k–$15k
5.3%
$15k–$25k
12.8%
$25k–$35k
12.7%
$35k–$50k
10.2%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
7.5%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
7.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 11.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 7.1% |
| Median income | $46,162 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.5%
$50k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k–$300k
16.0%
$300k–$500k
27.9%
$500k–$1M
6.4%
$1M+
2.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $221,200 |
| Median rent / month | $989 |
| Owner occupied | 25.9% |
| Renter occupied | 74.1% |
| Vacant | 24.5% |
| Single-family detached | 26.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 35.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 3.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.02 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 9.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 37.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 15.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 57.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.5% |
| 3 or more | 7.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.1% |
| Electricity | 69.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 2.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,039 | 19.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 293 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,912 | 35.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,130 | 39.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 689 | 12.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,089 | 20.3% |
| Average household size | 1.69 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 52.8% | 45.0% |
| Married | 28.6% | 27.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 16.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
18.7%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Associate's degree
6.5%
Bachelor's degree
26.5%
Graduate / professional
18.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 45.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 128 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 51 | 1.7% |
| Elementary school | 392 | 13.4% |
| High school | 410 | 14.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,940 | 66.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.3%
Professional & management
16.3%
Retail trade
16.0%
Public administration
8.2%
Other services
7.2%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Manufacturing
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.1%
Construction
3.6%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Information
0.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 59.8% |
| Service | 12.6% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.7% |
| Production & transportation | 6.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.5% |
| Government | 19.9% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.1% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 6.5% |
| Work from home | 11.2% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 13.8 |
Poverty
All people
19.2%
Under 18 years
27.7%
18 and over
18.0%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
22.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.2% |
| Retirement income | 11.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| High blood pressure | 41.1% |
| High cholesterol | 32.6% |
| Diabetes | 13.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 24.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.4% |
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 30.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.5% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 12.8% |
| No health insurance | 14.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.7% |
| Visited dentist | 59.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 20.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 573 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.8% |
| Under 18 | 11.7% |
| 18–64 years | 14.7% |
| 65 and over | 40.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.2% |
| Public insurance | 40.6% |
| No insurance | 6.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,291 | 96.8% |
| Spanish | 175 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 47 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 70 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 56 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,170 | 95.6% |
| Born in same state | 9,105 | 94.9% |
| Born in different state | 5,854 | 61.0% |
| Foreign born | 65 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 427 | 4.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 100 | 23.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 893 | 9.3% |
| Italian | 587 | 6.1% |
| Arab | 400 | 4.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 41 | 0.4% |
| German | 12 | 0.1% |
| English | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 56.0% |
| Internet access | 94.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72202
What city is ZIP code 72202 in?
ZIP code 72202 is primarily assigned to Little Rock, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72202 in?
ZIP code 72202 falls within Pulaski County, Arkansas.
Is ZIP code 72202 mostly rentals?
74% of occupied units in ZIP code 72202 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72202?
19% of residents in ZIP code 72202 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 72202?
45% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72202?
The median household income in ZIP code 72202 is $46,162, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 72202 in?
ZIP code 72202 observes the CST timezone.