72116 ZIP Code — North Little Rock, AR

Pulaski County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72116 is located in North Little Rock, Arkansas, within Pulaski County. It covers approximately 6.49 square miles and serves a population of 20,838 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 501.

About ZIP code 72116

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $210,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $74,569. 37% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 72116 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

20,838

population

6.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72116 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72116

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72116. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
North Little Rock	Acceptable
North Little Rock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72114 North Little Rock (2.9 mi) 72202 Little Rock (4 mi) 72201 Little Rock (4.5 mi) 72118 North Little Rock (5.2 mi) 72117 North Little Rock (5.5 mi) 72207 Little Rock (5.9 mi) 72120 Sherwood (6.2 mi) 72199 North Little Rock (7.1 mi) 72205 Little Rock (7.1 mi) 72227 Little Rock (7.6 mi) 72255 Little Rock (7.8 mi) 72204 Little Rock (9.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	20,838
Population density	3,211 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	119

Geography
Land area	6.49 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	34.8053
Longitude	-92.2447
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	34.9%	47.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	28.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	17.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	6.9%	6.2%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

20,838

Population

3,211

People per sq mi

42.3

Median age

$74,569

Median household income

$45,418

Per capita income

$210,400

Median home value

$1,012

Median monthly rent

65.6%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

7,038

Housing units

43.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

602

Under 5

648

530

5–9

572

518

10–14

559

392

15–19

423

581

20–24

627

1,526

25–34

1,644

1,154

35–44

1,244

1,091

45–54

1,176

555

55–59

598

684

60–64

738

1,339

65–74

1,442

725

75–84

782

331

85+

357

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,934	18.9%
18 and over	16,904	81.1%
65 and over	4,976	23.9%
Median age	42.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.5%

Black or African American 11.9%

Two or more races 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Asian 1.2%

Other race 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	16,382	75.5%
Black or African American	2,572	11.9%
Two or more races	1,353	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	865	4%
Asian	255	1.2%
Other race	204	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	72	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.9%	47.5%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	30.2%	28.7%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	17.6%	15.7%
Over $200k	6.9%	6.2%	4.0%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	21.8%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$74,569

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 29.2%

$200k–$300k 43.2%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$210,400
Median rent / month	$1,012
Owner occupied	65.6%
Renter occupied	34.4%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	69.7%
Large apartment buildings	5.8%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	3.2%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	16.5%
1970–1979	25.2%
1960–1969	19.5%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	24.1%
3 bedrooms	40.8%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	38.5%
2 vehicles	37.0%
3 or more	19.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.7%
Electricity	25.9%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,045	41.9%
Cohabiting couple	879	9.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,879	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	2,860	29.6%
Households with children under 18	2,082	21.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,567	36.9%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	24.7%
Married	50.0%	45.0%
Separated	1.1%	1.8%
Widowed	4.4%	10.5%
Divorced	15.2%	18.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.4%

HS graduate 23.5%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 25.3%

Graduate / professional 18.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	43.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	250	6.5%
Kindergarten	255	6.6%
Elementary school	1,787	46.2%
High school	651	16.8%
College / grad school	925	23.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.5%

Retail trade 9.4%

Professional & management 8.5%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Public administration 7.5%

Construction 6.7%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Information 3.8%

Other services 3.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.1%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	3.8%
Production & transportation	10.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.4%
Government	23.0%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	6.5%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.4

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.2%
Retirement income	29.2%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,857	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.1%
Public insurance	36.6%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	8.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	19,588	94.0%
Spanish	218	1.1%
Other Indo-European	167	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	36	0.2%
Other languages	15	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	20,235	97.1%
Born in same state	19,980	95.9%
Born in different state	13,238	63.5%
Foreign born	255	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	603	2.9%
Not a US citizen	383	63.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,605	17.3%
Italian	2,573	12.3%
Arab	1,488	7.1%
English	270	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	120	0.6%
German	74	0.4%
Irish	38	0.2%
Dutch	20	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.4%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72116

What city is ZIP code 72116 in?

ZIP code 72116 is primarily assigned to North Little Rock, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72116 in?

ZIP code 72116 falls within Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Does ZIP code 72116 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 72116 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 72116 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 72116 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 72116?

ZIP code 72116 has an estimated population of 20,838 residents, with a density of 3,210 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72116?

The median home value in ZIP code 72116 is $210,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 72116 in?

ZIP code 72116 observes the CST timezone.