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ZIP 72116

Pop. 22,464·Pulaski County·45th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,126/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
-$839
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ZIP 72116 · $1,126
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,000
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,170
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$1,860
Research median
$1,170/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,512/yr
At $1,126/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountyPulaski County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.8% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72116 (North Little Rock, AR) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 42.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,464
Median income
$79,010
Median age
40.9
Renters
38.8%
Age distribution
19.1%
23.6%
22.4%
23.4%
Under 1819.1%
18–3423.6%
35–5422.4%
55–6411.6%
65+23.4%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
72.7%
18%
White72.7%
Black18%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian1.3%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
22.9%
32%
42.2%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma22.9%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+42.2%
Housing tenure
61.2%
38.8%
Owner61.2%
Renter38.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72116 in North Little Rock, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,910 → $79,010
up 8.4%
Population
20,651 → 22,464
up 8.8%
Renter share
32.1% → 38.8%
+6.7 pts
Bachelor's+
44.4% → 42.2%
-2.2 pts
Median age
42 → 40.9
-1.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $72,910 in 2021 to $79,010 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 72116 in North Little Rock, AR adding about 1,813 residents over the five-year window, up 8.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 32.1% to 38.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 44.4% to 42.2% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72116 covers North Little Rock, AR. The median rent here is $1,126/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($79,010/yr), ZIP 72116 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72116?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72116 (North Little Rock, AR) is $1,126. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72116 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72116's median rent of $1,126/mo is $839 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72116 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72116 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #45 out of 59 ZIPs at $1,126/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72116?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,126/mo in ZIP 72116. The local median household income is $79,010/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72116?

Rent in ZIP 72116 has increased 2.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 72116 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72116 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,126/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($79,010/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72116 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72116 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.8% of ZIP 72116 households are renters, while 61.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 72116 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 72116 compare to the rest of North Little Rock?

ZIP 72116 is pricier than North Little Rock as a whole. At $1,126/mo, it's $4 above the North Little Rock citywide median of $1,122/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72116 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72116 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,126/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 72116's median household income ($79,010/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72116 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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