ZIP Code · AR

ZIP 72206

Part of Little Rock, AR

Pop. 22,667·Pulaski County·47th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas

Median rent (all units)

$1,108/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.8%

Month-over-Month

+1.6%

vs US Median

-$824

Reported rents

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ZIP 72206 · $1,108

More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$880

1 BR

$890

2 BR

$1,030

3 BR

$1,380

4 BR+

$1,640

Research median

$1,030/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

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 72206 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Arkansas

Rent in ZIP 72206 changed +3.8% 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 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($52,132) is $1,303 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,030); a 3-bedroom is $1,380.

Rank in Little Rock

3rd cheapest of 10 ZIP codes in Little Rock.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 72206. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,296/yr

At $1,108/mo median

Location

CityLittle Rock

StateAR

CountyPulaski County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 3.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.8% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72206 (Little Rock, AR) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

22,667

Median income

$52,132

Median age

40.5

Renters

29.3%

Age distribution

23.8%

19.6%

22.7%

14.1%

19.8%

Under 1823.8%

18–3419.6%

35–5422.7%

55–6414.1%

65+19.8%

Gender

48.6%

51.4%

Male48.6%

Female51.4%

Race & ethnicity

43%

45%

White43%

Black45%

Hispanic6.7%

Asian0.6%

Other4.7%

Education (25+)

34.7%

31.3%

22.1%

No HS diploma11.9%

HS diploma34.7%

Some college31.3%

Bachelor's+22.1%

Housing tenure

70.7%

29.3%

Owner70.7%

Renter29.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72206 in Little Rock, AR has changed in 5 years

Income

$42,125 → $52,132

up 23.8%

Population

22,103 → 22,667

up 2.6%

Renter share

34.3% → 29.3%

-5.0 pts

Bachelor's+

17.7% → 22.1%

+4.4 pts

Median age

41 → 40.5

-0.5 yrs

Median household income climbed from $42,125 to $52,132 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.8% shift. Census counts show ZIP 72206 in Little Rock, AR adding about 564 residents over the five-year window, up 2.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 34.3% to 29.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 17.7% to 22.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 72206 covers Little Rock, AR. The median rent here is $1,108/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($52,132/yr), ZIP 72206 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72206?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $44,000/year (about $21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,108/mo in ZIP 72206. The local median household income is $52,132/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72206?

Rent in ZIP 72206 has risen 3.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in August 2023.

How does ZIP 72206 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72206 is one of the more affordable among Arkansas ZIP codes for rent, ranking #47 of 61 at $1,108/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 72206 changed +3.8%, against a typical +2.4% across the 44 Arkansas ZIP codes Zillow tracks.