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ZIP 72202

Pop. 9,704·Pulaski County·49th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,090/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.8%
Month-over-Month
+4.7%
vs US Median
-$875
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ZIP 72202 · $1,090
More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,080/yr
At $1,090/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, +4.7% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Household income in the area moved from $50,456 to $50,899 across the same window, up 0.9% versus 2021. Renters now make up 75.7% of households, compared with 70.1% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72202 covers Little Rock, AR. The median rent here is $1,090/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($50,899/yr), ZIP 72202 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72202?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72202 (Little Rock, AR) is $1,090. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72202 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72202's median rent of $1,090/mo is $875 (45%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72202 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72202 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #49 out of 59 ZIPs at $1,090/mo.

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 $44,000/year (~$21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,090/mo in ZIP 72202. The local median household income is $50,899/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72202?

Rent in ZIP 72202 has increased 2.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 72202 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72202 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,090/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($50,899/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72202 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72202 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 75.7% of ZIP 72202 households are renters, while 24.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 72202 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 72202 compare to the rest of Little Rock?

ZIP 72202 is more affordable than Little Rock overall. At $1,090/mo, it's $130 below the Little Rock citywide median of $1,220/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72202 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72202 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,090/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 72202's median household income ($50,899/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72202 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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