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ZIP 72204

Pop. 30,525·Pulaski County·47th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,107/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.4%
Month-over-Month
-3.8%
vs US Median
-$858
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ZIP 72204 · $1,107
More affordable than 95% 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
$13,284/yr
At $1,107/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountyPulaski County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.4% YoY, -3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72204 (Little Rock, AR) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,525
Median income
$40,882
Median age
36.9
Renters
41.5%
Age distribution
19.9%
27.7%
25.1%
15.9%
Under 1819.9%
18–3427.7%
35–5425.1%
55–6411.5%
65+15.9%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
18.7%
63.9%
14.1%
White18.7%
Black63.9%
Hispanic14.1%
Asian0.5%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
32.1%
35.3%
21.9%
No HS diploma10.7%
HS diploma32.1%
Some college35.3%
Bachelor's+21.9%
Housing tenure
58.5%
41.5%
Owner58.5%
Renter41.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72204 in Little Rock, AR has changed in 5 years

Rent
$881 → $1,107
up 25.7%
Income
$37,229 → $40,882
up 9.8%
Population
30,628 → 30,525
down 0.3%
Renter share
41.5% → 41.5%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
23.4% → 21.9%
-1.5 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 72204 in Little Rock, AR has shifted from $881 to $1,107, up 25.7% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $37,229 to $40,882 across the same window, up 9.8% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 72204 in Little Rock, AR look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72204 covers Little Rock, AR. The median rent here is $1,107/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 32% of local median household income ($40,882/yr), ZIP 72204 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72204?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72204 (Little Rock, AR) is $1,107. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72204 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72204's median rent of $1,107/mo is $858 (44%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72204 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72204 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #47 out of 59 ZIPs at $1,107/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72204?

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 $1,107/mo in ZIP 72204. The local median household income is $40,882/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72204?

Rent in ZIP 72204 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 72204 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72204 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,107/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($40,882/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72204 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 72204 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.5% of ZIP 72204 households are renters, while 58.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 72204 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 72204 compare to the rest of Little Rock?

ZIP 72204 is more affordable than Little Rock overall. At $1,107/mo, it's $113 below the Little Rock citywide median of $1,220/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72204 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72204 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,107/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 72204's median household income ($40,882/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72204 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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