ZIP Code 72203 in Little Rock, AR

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Little Rock, Arkansas
County:Pulaski County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:2:05:21 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:501
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:34.7465, -92.2894
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72203 - Little Rock, AR

ZIP Code 72203, Little Rock

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationPulaski County, AR
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points1,130 (664 businesses)
PO Boxes466
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 72201
Key Facts
  • ZIP 72203 is a PO Box-designated ZIP code serving downtown Little Rock.
  • The post office maintains 466 PO Boxes primarily for commercial customers.
  • 664 businesses use this ZIP code for their mailing addresses.
  • Only one street receives carrier delivery: E Capitol Ave with 249 records.
  • This ZIP falls within the larger 72201 area for geographic purposes.
  • The Downtown neighborhood of Little Rock contains this postal facility.

Downtown Postal Hub

ZIP code 72203 serves the heart of Little Rock's downtown postal operations. This PO Box-designated ZIP maintains 466 boxes for residents and businesses, with minimal street delivery to E Capitol Ave. The post office handles mail for 664 businesses, making it primarily a commercial service point rather than a residential neighborhood.

Why PO Boxes Downtown

The facility operates as a central hub for downtown address holders who prefer PO Box service. While the ZIP technically covers delivery to E Capitol Ave with 249 records, the overwhelming majority of customers use PO Boxes. This isn't unusual for downtown business districts where secure box access fits better with office hours and package receiving needs than street delivery.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Service

E Capitol Ave is the only street with carrier delivery in this ZIP. The single-street pattern is typical for PO Box-focused facilities that serve a specific downtown address range while providing box service to a much broader customer base.

Nearby Areas

Downtown Downtown Central High Central High Capitol View - Stifft Station

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 72203 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 36 business establishments, employing about 1,020 people with an annual payroll of $78,658,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,321Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:36Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$20,001,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$78,658,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,020Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 72203 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 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 72203. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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:0541000Source: Census
Place Name:Little Rock city; ArkansasSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


72204 | | 72202

Schools in ZIP Code 72203


We could not locate which school district 72203 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Ark. School For The Blind Elem 2600 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
Ark. School For The Blind H.s. 2600 W Markham St
Little Rock, AR 72203
Arkansas Consolidated High School-Alexander 700 S Main St
Little Rock, AR 72203
The Episcopal Collegiate School 1701 Cantrell Rd
Little Rock, AR 72201
District: Private SchoolNearby
North Little Rock Catholic Academy 1518 Parker St
North Little Rock, AR 72114
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Academy At Riverdale 1600 Riverfront Dr
Little Rock, AR 72202
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 72203


Arkansas State University System 501 Woodlane Drive, Suite 600
Little Rock, AR 72201
Type: Post Secondary
Philander Smith College 900 W. Daisy Bates Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202-3799
Type: Post Secondary
Velvatex College Of Beauty Culture 1520 Martin Luther King Dr
Little Rock, AR 72202-5452
Type: Post Secondary
Arkansas Baptist College 1600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202-6068
Type: Post Secondary
Arkansas Technical School 200 E Washington Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Type: Post Secondary
Shorter College 604 Locust St
N Little Rock, AR 72114
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov