ZIP Code · AR

ZIP 72202

Part of Little Rock, AR

Pop. 9,704·Pulaski County·54th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas

Median rent (all units)

$1,061/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.6%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$871

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 72202 · $1,061

More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,020

1 BR

$1,030

2 BR

$1,190

3 BR

$1,600

4 BR+

$1,890

Research median

$1,190/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 72202 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Arkansas

Rent in ZIP 72202 changed +3.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 44 Arkansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($50,899) is $1,272 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,190); a 3-bedroom is $1,600.

Rank in Little Rock

1st cheapest of 10 ZIP codes in Little Rock.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 72202. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$12,732/yr

At $1,061/mo median

Location

CityLittle Rock

StateAR

CountyPulaski County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72202 (Little Rock, AR) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 48.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

9,704

Median income

$50,899

Median age

38.8

Renters

75.7%

Age distribution

36.2%

26.8%

17%

Under 189.4%

18–3436.2%

35–5426.8%

55–6410.6%

65+17%

Gender

47.8%

52.2%

Male47.8%

Female52.2%

Race & ethnicity

45%

44.6%

White45%

Black44.6%

Hispanic5%

Asian2.3%

Other3.1%

Education (25+)

19%

24.5%

48.2%

No HS diploma8.2%

HS diploma19%

Some college24.5%

Bachelor's+48.2%

Housing tenure

24.3%

75.7%

Owner24.3%

Renter75.7%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 72202 in Little Rock, AR has changed in 5 years

Rent

$927 → $1,061

up 14.5%

Income

$50,456 → $50,899

up 0.9%

Population

9,694 → 9,704

up 0.1%

Renter share

70.1% → 75.7%

+5.6 pts

Bachelor's+

46.8% → 48.2%

+1.4 pts

The median rent in ZIP 72202 in Little Rock, AR stood at $927 in 2023 and currently runs about $1,061, reflecting a 14.5% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $50,456 to $50,899 across the same window, up 0.9% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 75.7% of households, compared with 70.1% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 72202 in Little Rock, AR look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 72202 covers Little Rock, AR. The median rent here is $1,061/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($50,899/yr), ZIP 72202 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72202?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $42,000/year (about $20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,061/mo in ZIP 72202. The local median household income is $50,899/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72202?

Rent in ZIP 72202 has risen 3.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in October 2022.

How does ZIP 72202 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72202 is one of the more affordable among Arkansas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #54 of 61 at $1,061/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 72202 changed +3.6%, against a typical +2.4% across the 44 Arkansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.