ZIP Code 72231 in Little Rock, AR

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Little Rock, Arkansas
Names to Avoid:
N Little Rock, Nlr
County:Pulaski County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:08:38 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:501
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:34.7476, -92.2814
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72231 - Little Rock, AR

ZIP Code 72231, Little Rock

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationPulaski County, AR
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points280 (145 businesses)
PO Boxes135
Also Known AsNlr, N Little Rock
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 72201
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code serves a single building on E McCain Boulevard, not a residential area
  • All 77 street delivery records share one address with individual unit numbers, indicating a multi-tenant commercial building
  • With 135 PO Boxes and 145 business delivery points, this location serves business tenants and PO Box customers
  • The ZIP is a point location within downtown Little Rock, enclosed by the larger ZIP 72201
  • Despite references to North Little Rock in postal aliases, those names aren't valid for mailing addresses

Single Building Service Point

ZIP 72231 serves a single location on E McCain Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas. This isn't a residential neighborhood. It's a point location within downtown Little Rock, specifically serving a multi-unit commercial building or complex.

Business-Focused Mail Services

The post office maintains 135 PO Boxes alongside 145 business delivery points. All 77 street delivery records share the same address: E McCain Boulevard with individual unit numbers. This pattern indicates a single building divided into multiple tenant spaces, likely an office complex or commercial center.

With 8 business establishments employing 77 people, this ZIP serves a concentrated business district. The location sits in downtown Little Rock, near the Central High and Capitol View neighborhoods. Most Little Rock addresses use other ZIP codes. This one exists for a specific building's mail sorting needs.

Little Rock Context

Little Rock has numerous standard ZIP codes for residential and general business delivery. ZIP 72231's classification as PO Box only applies to this specific location, not the broader city. The aliases NLR and N LITTLE ROCK appear in postal records but aren't valid for mailing.

Street Name Patterns

Single Building Complex Business Units

Only one street address serves the entire ZIP, with 77 units indicating a large multi-tenant commercial building.

Nearby Areas

Downtown Downtown Central High Central High Capitol View - Stifft Station

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 72231 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 74 people with an annual payroll of $2,553,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:664Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:4Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$637,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,553,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:74Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 72231 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 699,757 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 72231. 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:699,757Source: 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


72255 | | 72227

Schools in ZIP Code 72231


We could not locate which school district 72231 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.

Ark Virtual Academy Middle Sch 10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205
Little Rock, AR 72211
District: UnknownNearby
Ark Virtual Academy Elementary 10802 Executive Ctr Dr Ste 205
Little Rock, AR 72211
District: UnknownNearby
M.l. King Elementary School 907 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Little Rock, AR 72202
District: Little Rock School DistrictNearby
Estem Junior High Public Charter School 112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
District: UnknownNearby
Estem Elementary School 112 W 3rd St
Little Rock, AR 72201
District: UnknownNearby
Episcopal Collegiate School 1701 Cantrell Rd
Little Rock, AR 72201
District: Private SchoolNearby
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

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 72231


Arkansas State University System 501 Woodlane Drive, Suite 600
Little Rock, AR 72201
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-Arkansas 322 Main Street, Ste 501
Little Rock, AR 72201
Type: Post Secondary
Philander Smith University 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 Technical School 200 E Washington Ave
North Little Rock, AR 72114
Type: Post Secondary
Arkansas Baptist College 1600 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202-6068
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 February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], 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: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov