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ZIP 72209

Pop. 31,607·Pulaski County·38th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,222/mo
Year-over-Year
+16.7%
Month-over-Month
+6.2%
vs US Median
-$740
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ZIP 72209 · $1,222
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$930
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,090
3 BR
$1,460
4 BR+
$1,730
Research median
$1,090/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$14,664/yr
At $1,222/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountyPulaski County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 16.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+16.7% YoY, +6.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72209 (Little Rock, AR) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,607
Median income
$40,231
Median age
29.2
Renters
61.5%
Age distribution
33.7%
23.9%
24.2%
Under 1833.7%
18–3423.9%
35–5424.2%
55–648.2%
65+10%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
58.2%
31.2%
White11.2%
Black58.2%
Hispanic31.2%
Education (25+)
18.4%
32.7%
34.9%
13.9%
No HS diploma18.4%
HS diploma32.7%
Some college34.9%
Bachelor's+13.9%
Housing tenure
38.5%
61.5%
Owner38.5%
Renter61.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72209 in Little Rock, AR has changed in 5 years

Rent
$843 → $1,222
up 45.0%
Income
$39,291 → $40,231
up 2.4%
Population
33,585 → 31,607
down 5.9%
Renter share
54.3% → 61.5%
+7.2 pts
Bachelor's+
13.8% → 13.9%
+0.1 pts
Median age
30.1 → 29.2
-0.9 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 72209 in Little Rock, AR paid around $843 a month. That figure now sits near $1,222, up 45.0% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $39,291 to $40,231 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.4% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 72209 in Little Rock, AR losing about 1,978 residents over the five-year window, down 5.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 54.3% to 61.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 72209 in Little Rock, AR reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 72209 covers Little Rock, AR. The median rent here is $1,222/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($40,231/yr), ZIP 72209 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 16.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72209?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72209 (Little Rock, AR) is $1,222. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72209 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72209's median rent of $1,222/mo is $740 (38%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 72209 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72209 falls in the middle range for Arkansas, ranking #38 out of 62 ZIPs at $1,222/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72209?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,222/mo in ZIP 72209. The local median household income is $40,231/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72209?

Rent in ZIP 72209 has increased 16.7% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 72209 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72209 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,222/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($40,231/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72209 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 72209 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.5% of ZIP 72209 households are renters, while 38.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 72209 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 72209 compare to the rest of Little Rock?

ZIP 72209 is more affordable than Little Rock overall. At $1,222/mo, it's $8 below the Little Rock citywide median of $1,230/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72209 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72209 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,222/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 72209's median household income ($40,231/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72209 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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