Little Rock, AR — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 72201 serves a portion of Little Rock, Arkansas, within Pulaski County. This community is home to approximately 40,727 residents, with a median age of 32.0 years. The median household income of $25,845 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $111,133 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 53% owner-occupied and 47% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Little Rock is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 103 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 50% and an unemployment rate of 9.8%, 72201 reflects the economic character of Pulaski County in Arkansas.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 40,727 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 20,231 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $25,845 | ↓ 62% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $111,133 | ↓ 63% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 103 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 9.8% | ↑ 151% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 21.1% | ↑ 85% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 50% | ↑ 43% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 32.0 yrs | ↓ 17% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 53% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 47% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 16,290 | — |