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ZIP 72205

Pop. 23,043·Pulaski County·18th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,465/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$500
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ZIP 72205 · $1,465
More affordable than 76% 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

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
$17,580/yr
At $1,465/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountyPulaski County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 19.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+19.7% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72205 (Little Rock, AR) is roughly split between renters and owners, 54.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,043
Median income
$68,415
Median age
38
Renters
47.2%
Age distribution
18.4%
26.1%
26.3%
18.2%
Under 1818.4%
18–3426.1%
35–5426.3%
55–6411%
65+18.2%
Gender
44.2%
55.8%
Male44.2%
Female55.8%
Race & ethnicity
64.4%
24.8%
White64.4%
Black24.8%
Hispanic4%
Asian3.1%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
19.4%
21.7%
54.8%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma19.4%
Some college21.7%
Bachelor's+54.8%
Housing tenure
52.8%
47.2%
Owner52.8%
Renter47.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72205 in Little Rock, AR has changed in 5 years

Rent
$925 → $1,465
up 58.4%
Income
$57,185 → $68,415
up 19.6%
Population
21,654 → 23,043
up 6.4%
Renter share
52% → 47.2%
-4.8 pts
Bachelor's+
52.2% → 54.8%
+2.6 pts
Median age
39.4 → 38
-1.4 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 72205 in Little Rock, AR has climbed from $925 to $1,465, a 58.4% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $57,185 to $68,415 across the same window, up 19.6% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 6.4% since 2021, moving from about 21,654 residents to roughly 23,043. Renters now make up 47.2% of households, compared with 52% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 54.8% of adults here, versus 52.2% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 72205 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 72205 covers Little Rock, AR. The median rent here is $1,465/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 26% of local median household income ($68,415/yr), ZIP 72205 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72205?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72205 (Little Rock, AR) is $1,465. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72205 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72205's median rent of $1,465/mo is $500 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72205 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72205 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arkansas, ranking #18 out of 59 ZIPs tracked at $1,465/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72205?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,465/mo in ZIP 72205. The local median household income is $68,415/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72205?

Rent in ZIP 72205 has increased 19.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 72205 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72205 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,465/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($68,415/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72205 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72205 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.2% of ZIP 72205 households are renters, while 52.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 72205 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 72205 compare to the rest of Little Rock?

ZIP 72205 is pricier than Little Rock as a whole. At $1,465/mo, it's $245 above the Little Rock citywide median of $1,220/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72205 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72205 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,465/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 72205's median household income ($68,415/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72205 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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