| City: | North Little Rock, Arkansas |
| City Alias: | N Little Rock |
| Names to Avoid: | N L R, N Lr, Nlr, No Little Rock |
| County: | Pulaski County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:28:33 AM |
| Population: | 21,715 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 501 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 34.8053, -92.2447 |
| Land Area: | 6.491 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 72116 has 21,715 residents and 10,041 households (average 2.15 persons per household). The median age is 42.3 years, older than the state (38.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.1% male and 52.9% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (72.0%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (18.3%, higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 21,715Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 21,090Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 23,959Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3,345.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $75,490Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 10,041Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $218,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.15Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.11Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 21,633 | 21,287 | 21,979 | 21,638 | 21,920 | 22,553 | 22,459 | 22,337 | 22,263 | 21,459 | 20,651 | 20,838 | 21,090 |
| Decennial Census | 21,431 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 21,715 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.3
Male Median Age: 40.6
Female Median Age: 43.8
| 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 | 561 | 631 | 703 | 531 | 591 | 652 | 720 | 634 | 672 | 652 | 592 | 630 | 658 | 631 | 549 | 377 | 227 | 216 |
| Female | 514 | 631 | 578 | 565 | 653 | 746 | 729 | 763 | 737 | 654 | 625 | 748 | 811 | 782 | 712 | 432 | 374 | 434 |
| Total | 1,075 | 1,262 | 1,281 | 1,096 | 1,244 | 1,398 | 1,449 | 1,397 | 1,409 | 1,306 | 1,217 | 1,378 | 1,469 | 1,413 | 1,261 | 809 | 601 | 650 |
| White: | 15,630 | 73.52% |
| Black: | 3,966 | 18.66% |
| Hispanic:* | 845 | 3.97% |
| Asian: | 412 | 1.94% |
| American Indian: | 127 | 0.60% |
| Hawaiian: | 7 | 0.03% |
| Other: | 272 | 1.28% |
| Total: | 21,259 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 10,227 | 47.10% | 40.6 years |
| Females: | 11,488 | 52.90% | 43.8 years |
| Total: | 21,715 | 100% | 42.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 20,299 | 96.25% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 233 | 1.10% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 365 | 1.73% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 193 | 2.65% |
| Total Population: | 21,090 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 20,532 | 97.35% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 558 | 2.65% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $75,490, which is far above the state median ($58,773), is up $14,262 (23.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,274. Family households earn a median of $101,124 versus $54,824 for nonfamily households (a difference of $46,300). By gender, male median income is $56,193 and female is $53,821, which is far above the state female median ($42,910), with a current gap of $2,372 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 65.9%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (58.3%). The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is better than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (48.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,228 | $61,833 | $62,717 | $61,854 | $59,544 | $59,622 | $61,457 | $62,030 | $63,216 | $70,071 | $72,910 | $74,569 | $75,490 |
| Median Family Income | $75,808 | $76,898 | $78,494 | $81,906 | $83,992 | $80,837 | $86,786 | $88,370 | $90,960 | $95,205 | $101,580 | $103,676 | $101,124 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $37,838 | $39,906 | $37,633 | $38,935 | $38,530 | $37,464 | $38,397 | $40,222 | $41,833 | $44,451 | $45,476 | $51,973 | $54,824 |
| Median Male Income | $52,079 | $50,024 | $50,619 | $53,692 | $55,387 | $51,753 | $56,700 | $54,411 | $56,651 | $51,532 | $55,250 | $58,200 | $56,193 |
| Median Female Income | $40,808 | $40,419 | $39,390 | $39,432 | $38,638 | $37,427 | $40,052 | $40,224 | $40,148 | $46,221 | $49,126 | $50,673 | $53,821 |
| Employed: | 10,445 | 61.15% |
| Unemployed: | 413 | 2.42% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 6,222 | 36.43% |
| Total: | 17,080 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 5,110 | 48.92% |
| Service: | 1,463 | 14.01% |
| Sales and Office: | 2,315 | 22.16% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 447 | 4.28% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 1,110 | 10.63% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 10,445 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $218,700, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $53,100 (32.07%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $41,100. The median gross rent is $1,058, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $225 (27.01%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $137. Of occupied housing, owners make up 64.49% (62.14% with a mortgage, 37.86% free-and-clear) and renters 35.51% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.97%, which is markedly below the state rate (14.00%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $165,600 | $168,700 | $166,800 | $167,900 | $168,100 | $169,400 | $171,300 | $175,600 | $177,600 | $184,900 | $189,400 | $210,400 | $218,700 |
| Less than $500: | 40 | 1.12% |
| $500 to $999: | 1,455 | 40.85% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1,531 | 42.98% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 343 | 9.63% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 107 | 3.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 25 | 0.70% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 61 | 1.71% |
| Total: | 3,562 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $833 | $852 | $846 | $865 | $849 | $868 | $868 | $895 | $921 | $920 | $921 | $1,012 | $1,058 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 4,020 | 40.08% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 2,449 | 24.41% |
| Renter Occupied: | 3,562 | 35.51% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 10,031 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 10,031 | 95.03% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 525 | 4.97% |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,556 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 7,321 | 69.35% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3,149 | 29.83% |
| Other Units: | 86 | 0.81% |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,556 | 100% |
In 2023, 42.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (25.10%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 97.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (88.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.80%, which is just under the state rate (9.00%). The share of people in poverty is 5.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (11.50%), up 2.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.20 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.38%). College enrollment is 20.28%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 149 | 0.97% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 308 | 2.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 3,762 | 24.39% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,523 | 22.84% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,145 | 7.42% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,694 | 23.95% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,846 | 18.45% |
| Total: | 15,427 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 14,970 | 97.04% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 6,540 | 42.39% |
| Private Insurance: | 15,102 | 61.87% |
| Public Insurance: | 7,908 | 32.40% |
| No Insurance: | 1,398 | 5.73% |
| Total: | 24,408 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 23,010 | 94.27% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 7.7% | 7.5% | 8.0% | 7.4% | 8.1% | 4.4% | 5.9% | 6.0% | 5.9% |
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: | 246 | 6.68% |
| Kindergarten: | 190 | 5.16% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,819 | 49.38% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 682 | 18.51% |
| College or graduate school: | 747 | 20.28% |
| Total: | 3,684 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 436 | 11.83% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 2,691 | 73.05% |
ZIP Code 72116 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 669 business establishments, employing about 7,959 people with an annual payroll of $274,831,000. USPS data shows 11,144 residential mailboxes and 812 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 11,144Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 812Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 11,947Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 7,713Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 2,700Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 669Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $65,285,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $274,831,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 7,959Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 72116 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 2.88% of whom live in ZIP Code 72116. It covers 6.491 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.198 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: | 6.491 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.198 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: | 0550450Source: Census |
| Place Name: | North Little Rock city; ArkansasSource: Census |
ZIP Code 72116 is in the North Little Rock School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 7 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. 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 October 1, 2025.