ZIP Code · AR

ZIP 72117

Pop. 13,438·Pulaski County·50th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,085/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$847
Reported rents
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ZIP 72117 · $1,085
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/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

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Arkansas

Rent in ZIP 72117 changed +0.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 44 Arkansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($44,319) is $1,108 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,060); a 2-bedroom is $1,230.

Rank in North Little Rock

2nd cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in North Little Rock.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 72117. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$13,020/yr
At $1,085/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountyPulaski County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.3% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
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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About renting in ZIP 72117

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 72117 covers North Little Rock, AR. The median rent here is $1,085/mo as of October 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 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 (about $21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,085/mo in ZIP 72117. The local median household income is $44,319/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72117?

Rent in ZIP 72117 has been roughly flat over the past year, a +0.3% change.

How does ZIP 72117 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72117 is one of the more affordable among Arkansas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #50 of 61 at $1,085/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 72117 changed +0.3%, against a typical +2.4% across the 44 Arkansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

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

At $1,085/mo, ZIP 72117 is $43 below the North Little Rock citywide median of $1,128/mo. It is the 2nd cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in North Little Rock.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,085/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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