72223 ZIP Code — Little Rock, AR
Pulaski County, Arkansas
ZIP code 72223 is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 48.52 square miles and serves a population of 26,558 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.
About ZIP code 72223
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 $426,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.
The gap between median ($99,646) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
26,558
population
48.52
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
72223 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 72223
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72223. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Little Rock | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
72212 Little Rock (5.9 mi)
72210 Little Rock (6.5 mi)
72211 Little Rock (6.7 mi)
72113 Maumelle (7.7 mi)
72227 Little Rock (8.1 mi)
72135 Roland (8.8 mi)
72255 Little Rock (9 mi)
72002 Alexander (9.7 mi)
72207 Little Rock (9.9 mi)
72205 Little Rock (10.2 mi)
72204 Little Rock (10.9 mi)
72118 North Little Rock (11.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,558 |
| Population density | 547 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 05 |
| County FIPS | 119 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 48.52 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.65 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.7968 |
| Longitude | -92.5152 |
| 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 | 21.7% | 47.5% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.1% | 28.7% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.7% | 17.6% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 22.5% | 6.2% | 4.0% |
Demographics & statistics
26,558
Population
547
People per sq mi
42.6
Median age
$99,646
Median household income
$71,142
Per capita income
$426,600
Median home value
$1,203
Median monthly rent
61.3%
Home ownership
4.7%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
7,769
Housing units
67.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
603
Under 5
665
744
5–9
822
898
10–14
991
738
15–19
815
918
20–24
1,014
1,398
25–34
1,543
1,448
35–44
1,598
1,927
45–54
2,127
880
55–59
971
833
60–64
920
1,479
65–74
1,633
607
75–84
671
150
85+
165
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,752 | 21.7% |
| 18 and over | 20,806 | 78.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,705 | 17.7% |
| Median age | 42.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.9%
Black or African American
18.5%
Asian
9%
Two or more races
3.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.7%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,710 | 64.9% |
| Black or African American | 5,043 | 18.5% |
| Asian | 2,456 | 9% |
| Two or more races | 1,014 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 737 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 277 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 42 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 21.7% | 47.5% | 50.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.1% | 28.7% | 29.9% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.7% | 17.6% | 15.7% |
| Over $200k | 22.5% | 6.2% | 4.0% |
Under $10k
2.1%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
2.8%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
6.5%
$50k–$75k
21.9%
$75k–$100k
8.8%
$100k–$150k
14.6%
$150k–$200k
12.0%
$200k+
23.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.0% |
| $200k+ | 23.2% |
| Median income | $99,646 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.3%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
1.7%
$200k–$300k
18.6%
$300k–$500k
39.9%
$500k–$1M
29.9%
$1M+
6.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $426,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,203 |
| Owner occupied | 61.3% |
| Renter occupied | 38.7% |
| Vacant | 8.2% |
| Single-family detached | 61.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 26.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 28.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 24.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% |
| 3 or more | 23.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 42.7% |
| Electricity | 53.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,917 | 53.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 503 | 4.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,484 | 13.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,166 | 28.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,196 | 28.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,972 | 26.8% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.2% | 27.6% |
| Married | 61.3% | 53.9% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 8.0% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
1.6%
HS graduate
9.9%
Some college, no degree
16.4%
Associate's degree
4.1%
Bachelor's degree
33.0%
Graduate / professional
34.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 67.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 510 | 7.1% |
| Kindergarten | 400 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,694 | 37.5% |
| High school | 1,279 | 17.8% |
| College / grad school | 2,303 | 32.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
35.5%
Professional & management
12.4%
Retail trade
10.3%
Finance & real estate
8.8%
Other services
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Public administration
4.6%
Construction
4.5%
Wholesale trade
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.1%
Manufacturing
2.6%
Information
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 63.5% |
| Service | 8.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.1% |
| Production & transportation | 5.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.3% |
| Government | 20.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.3% |
| Carpool | 10.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 8.0% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.9 |
Poverty
All people
4.7%
Under 18 years
7.1%
18 and over
4.1%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
7.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.0% |
| Retirement income | 23.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.4% |
| High blood pressure | 30.4% |
| High cholesterol | 33.8% |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 19.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.8% |
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 17.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.8% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 7.9% |
| No health insurance | 8.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.9% |
| Visited dentist | 76.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.5% |
| Teeth loss | 7.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,416 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 24.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.0% |
| Public insurance | 26.3% |
| No insurance | 6.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,290 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 434 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 20 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 157 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 257 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,823 | 89.7% |
| Born in same state | 23,572 | 88.8% |
| Born in different state | 15,273 | 57.5% |
| Foreign born | 251 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,735 | 10.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,296 | 47.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,350 | 12.6% |
| Arab | 2,800 | 10.5% |
| Italian | 1,956 | 7.4% |
| Polish | 188 | 0.7% |
| English | 126 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 87 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 33 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 11 | 0% |
| German | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.7% |
| Internet access | 97.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72223
What city is ZIP code 72223 in?
ZIP code 72223 is primarily assigned to Little Rock, Arkansas.
What county is ZIP code 72223 in?
ZIP code 72223 falls within Pulaski County, Arkansas.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 72223?
67% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72223?
The median home value in ZIP code 72223 is $426,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 72223?
ZIP code 72223 has an estimated population of 26,558 residents, with a density of 547 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 72223?
The median household income in ZIP code 72223 is $99,646, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 72223 in?
ZIP code 72223 observes the CST timezone.