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ZIP 72117

Pop. 13,438·Pulaski County·50th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,083/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.7%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
-$882
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ZIP 72117 · $1,083
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,650
4 BR+
$1,950
Research median
$1,230/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$12,996/yr
At $1,083/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountyPulaski County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72117 (North Little Rock, AR) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,438
Median income
$44,319
Median age
36.9
Renters
36.3%
Age distribution
25.6%
22.1%
25.5%
12.4%
14.3%
Under 1825.6%
18–3422.1%
35–5425.5%
55–6412.4%
65+14.3%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
26.2%
61.7%
White26.2%
Black61.7%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian0.8%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
15.8%
28.6%
28.8%
26.7%
No HS diploma15.8%
HS diploma28.6%
Some college28.8%
Bachelor's+26.7%
Housing tenure
63.7%
36.3%
Owner63.7%
Renter36.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72117 in North Little Rock, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,352 → $44,319
up 21.9%
Population
14,495 → 13,438
down 7.3%
Renter share
36.9% → 36.3%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
20% → 26.7%
+6.7 pts

Household income in the area moved from $36,352 to $44,319 across the same window, up 21.9% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 14,495 to 13,438 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 20% to 26.7%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72117 covers North Little Rock, AR. The median rent here is $1,083/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($44,319/yr), ZIP 72117 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72117?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72117 (North Little Rock, AR) is $1,083. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72117 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72117's median rent of $1,083/mo is $882 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72117 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72117 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #50 out of 59 ZIPs at $1,083/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72117?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,083/mo in ZIP 72117. The local median household income is $44,319/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72117?

Rent in ZIP 72117 has increased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 72117 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72117 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,083/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($44,319/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72117 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72117 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.3% of ZIP 72117 households are renters, while 63.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 72117 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 72117 compare to the rest of North Little Rock?

ZIP 72117 is more affordable than North Little Rock overall. At $1,083/mo, it's $39 below the North Little Rock citywide median of $1,122/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72117 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72117 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,083/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 72117's median household income ($44,319/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72117 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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