| City: | Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas |
| City Alias: | Jacksonville, Little Rock AFB, Lr AFB, Lrafb |
| Names to Avoid: | Little Rck AFB |
| County: | Pulaski County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 2:02:36 AM |
| Population: | 753 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 501 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 34.9077, -92.1379 |
| Land Area: | 1.201 sq mi |
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Little Rock Air Force Base operates under dedicated ZIP code 72099 in Pulaski County, Arkansas. The base opened its gates on October 9, 1955, after a local campaign to bring an Air Force installation to central Arkansas. Originally assigned to Strategic Air Command for bomber and reconnaissance operations, the base transitioned to tactical airlift in 1970. Today it serves as the premier C-130 Hercules training wing in the Department of Defense, training aircrew from all service branches and 31 allied nations. This postal designation has served the installation for over two decades.
The 7.58-square-mile installation is home to the 19th Airlift Wing, 314th Airlift Wing, and the 189th Airlift Wing of the Arkansas Air National Guard. The 2020 Census counted 753 residents with a median age of 20.7 years, and 99% live in group quarters. The base generates approximately $1.79 billion in annual economic impact. Multiple mailing city variations are accepted: Little Rock Air Force Base, LR AFB, LRAFB, and Jacksonville.
| Population: | 753 |
| Median Age: | 20.7 |
| Housing Units: | 7 |
| Establishments: | 34 |
| Employment: | 234 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 72099 has 753 residents and 5 households (average 1.40 persons per household). The median age is 20.7 years, significantly younger than the state (38.8) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 82.7% male and 17.3% female, which is much higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (65.7%, lower than the state average of 70.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.2%, which is much higher than the state average (8.5%).
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| 2020 Population: | 753Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 664Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 627.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 5Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.40Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.88Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 498 | 450 | 488 | 556 | 662 | 665 | 677 | 664 | 678 | 685 | 674 | 673 | 664 |
| Decennial Census | 616 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 753 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.7
Male Median Age: 20.7
Female Median Age: 20.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 1 | 206 | 358 | 49 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 71 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 | 1 | 251 | 429 | 59 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 495 | 58.24% |
| Black: | 102 | 12.00% |
| Hispanic:* | 137 | 16.12% |
| Asian: | 30 | 3.53% |
| American Indian: | 18 | 2.12% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 68 | 8.00% |
| Total: | 850 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 623 | 82.74% | 20.7 years |
| Females: | 130 | 17.26% | 20.6 years |
| Total: | 753 | 100% | 20.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 640 | 96.39% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 8 | 1.20% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 7 | 1.05% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 9 | 2.41% |
| Total Population: | 664 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 648 | 97.59% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 16 | 2.41% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($58,773), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $25,525 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($42,910), with a current gap of $25,525 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 2,542.3%, which is much higher than the state rate (58.3%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (47.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $19,568 | $19,293 | $19,531 | $20,328 | $0 | $22,784 | $25,446 | $25,454 | $25,213 | $25,766 | $26,331 | $27,023 | $25,525 |
| Median Female Income | $18,056 | $19,688 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,313 | $0 | $0 | $74,226 | $0 |
| Employed: | 23 | 88.46% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 3 | 11.54% |
| Total: | 26 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 11 | 47.83% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 4 | 17.39% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 3 | 13.04% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 5 | 21.74% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 23 | 100% |
In 2023, 77.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (25.10%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (88.60%). Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (22.60%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 13 | 22.81% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 37 | 64.91% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7 | 12.28% |
| Total: | 57 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 57 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 44 | 77.19% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 56 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 56 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 72099 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 31 business establishments, employing about 255 people with an annual payroll of $17,482,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 31Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $4,235,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $17,482,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 255Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 72099 is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas, within the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 30780) and Arkansas's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 753,605 people, about 0.10% of whom live in ZIP Code 72099. It covers 1.201 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.005 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, ARSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 30780Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 753,605Source: Census |
| MSA: | Little Rock-North Little Rock, AR MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.201 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.005 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4978.12 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 72099 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.