72209 ZIP Code, Little Rock, AR
72209 is a ZIP code in Little Rock, Arkansas in Pulaski County. It covers 18 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 72204, 72205 and 72201. 31,607 people live here in 12,072 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Arkansas ZIP codes. At about 1,730 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most households rent (39% own). Median household income is $40,231, well below the Arkansas median of $60,773; the median age is 29.2, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Little Rock, AR
- County: Pulaski County
- Land area: 18 sq mi
- Population: 31,607
- Median household income: $40,231
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 31,607 |
| Households | 12,072 |
| Median household income | $40,231 |
| Income per person | $19,503 |
| Median age | 29.2 |
| Homeowners | 38.5% |
| Median home value | $98,800 |
| Median rent | $965 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 20.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.1% |
| Broadband internet | 87.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 28.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 12.1% |
| $10–15K | 4.4% |
| $15–25K | 10.6% |
| $25–35K | 13.8% |
| $35–50K | 22.1% |
| $50–75K | 19.7% |
| $75–100K | 6.9% |
| $100–150K | 7.0% |
| $150–200K | 1.4% |
| $200K+ | 2.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 20.7% |
| 10–19 | 15.4% |
| 20–24 | 7.8% |
| 25–34 | 13.7% |
| 35–44 | 14.4% |
| 45–54 | 9.8% |
| 55–64 | 8.2% |
| 65–74 | 7.4% |
| 75+ | 2.6% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 16.5% |
| Owned outright | 17.7% |
| Rented | 54.7% |
| Vacant | 11.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 62.1% |
| Townhome | 0.7% |
| 2–4 units | 6.9% |
| 5–19 units | 14.4% |
| 20+ units | 10.1% |
| Mobile / other | 5.8% |
Businesses in 72209
747 business establishments with 12,797 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 167
- Wholesale Trade: 106
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 66
- Accommodation and Food Services: 59
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 58
- Construction: 53
- Transportation and Warehousing: 40
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 39
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 72204 — Little Rock city, AR (2.6 mi)
- 72205 — Little Rock city, AR (4.7 mi)
- 72201 — Little Rock city, AR (5.6 mi)
- 72206 — Little Rock city, AR (6.1 mi)
- 72211 — Little Rock city, AR (6.2 mi)
- 72207 — Little Rock city, AR (6.4 mi)
- 72053 — College Station CDP, AR (6.5 mi)
- 72202 — Little Rock city, AR (6.6 mi)
Areas that include 72209
- Little Rock, AR ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- Pulaski County ZIP codes — 33 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 26: highest share of households with children in Pulaski County
- No. 1 of 26: lowest median age in Pulaski County
- No. 2 of 12: highest share of households with children in Little Rock, AR
- No. 1 of 12: lowest median age in Little Rock, AR
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 72209, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 72209 in?
- 72209 is a Little Rock, AR mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Little Rock.
- What county is 72209 in?
- 72209 is in Pulaski County.
- What is the population of 72209?
- About 31,607 people (±2,453), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 31,641.
- What is the median household income in 72209?
- $40,231 (±$3,907), 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 72209?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 72209 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 72209?
- The closest, measured center to center: 72204 (2.6 mi, Little Rock), 72205 (4.7 mi, Little Rock), 72201 (5.6 mi, Little Rock), 72206 (6.1 mi, Little Rock), 72211 (6.2 mi, Little Rock) and 72207 (6.4 mi, Little Rock).
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