72205 ZIP Code, Little Rock, AR
72205 is a ZIP code in Little Rock, Arkansas in Pulaski County. It covers 8.0 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72207, 72204 and 72227. 23,043 people live here in 10,881 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Arkansas ZIP codes. At about 2,868 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (53% own). Median household income is $68,415, above the Arkansas median of $60,773.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Little Rock, AR
- County: Pulaski County
- Land area: 8.0 sq mi
- Population: 23,043
- Median household income: $68,415
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 23,043 |
| Households | 10,881 |
| Median household income | $68,415 |
| Income per person | $51,069 |
| Median age | 38 |
| Homeowners | 52.8% |
| Median home value | $229,600 |
| Median rent | $1,115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 14.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 22.7% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.0% |
| Broadband internet | 91.3% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 8.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 5.5% |
| $10–15K | 1.8% |
| $15–25K | 8.4% |
| $25–35K | 10.8% |
| $35–50K | 12.2% |
| $50–75K | 15.4% |
| $75–100K | 9.6% |
| $100–150K | 17.5% |
| $150–200K | 5.4% |
| $200K+ | 13.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.9% |
| 10–19 | 10.4% |
| 20–24 | 4.8% |
| 25–34 | 19.4% |
| 35–44 | 13.9% |
| 45–54 | 12.4% |
| 55–64 | 11.0% |
| 65–74 | 10.6% |
| 75+ | 7.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 29.4% |
| Owned outright | 17.8% |
| Rented | 41.4% |
| Vacant | 11.3% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 65.4% |
| Townhome | 2.3% |
| 2–4 units | 9.3% |
| 5–19 units | 9.9% |
| 20+ units | 12.8% |
| Mobile / other | 0.3% |
Businesses in 72205
1,075 business establishments with 37,404 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 339
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 153
- Retail Trade: 124
- Accommodation and Food Services: 96
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 84
- Finance and Insurance: 77
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 51
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 39
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72207 — Little Rock city, AR (1.9 mi)
- 72204 — Little Rock city, AR (2.2 mi)
- 72227 — Little Rock city, AR (2.3 mi)
- 72211 — Little Rock city, AR (3.7 mi)
- 72201 — Little Rock city, AR (4 mi)
- 72212 — Little Rock city, AR (4.4 mi)
- 72209 — Little Rock city, AR (4.7 mi)
- 72114 — North Little Rock city, AR (5.3 mi)
Areas that include 72205
- Little Rock, AR ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Pulaski County ZIP codes — 33 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 6 of 26: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Pulaski County
- No. 3 of 12: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Little Rock, AR
- No. 5 of 12: fastest population growth in Little Rock, AR
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72205, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72205 in?
- 72205 is a Little Rock, AR mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Little Rock.
- What county is 72205 in?
- 72205 is in Pulaski County.
- What is the population of 72205?
- About 23,043 people (±1,551), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 22,888.
- What is the median household income in 72205?
- $68,415 (±$7,820), compared with $60,773 for Arkansas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 72205?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72205 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72205?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72207 (1.9 mi, Little Rock), 72204 (2.2 mi, Little Rock), 72227 (2.3 mi, Little Rock), 72211 (3.7 mi, Little Rock), 72201 (4 mi, Little Rock) and 72212 (4.4 mi, Little Rock).
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