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ZIP 72211

Pop. 22,335·Pulaski County·37th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,229/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.5%
vs US Median
-$736
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ZIP 72211 · $1,229
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,070
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,680
4 BR+
$1,990
Research median
$1,250/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
$14,748/yr
At $1,229/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountyPulaski County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.8% YoY, +3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72211 (Little Rock, AR) is roughly split between renters and owners, 55.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,335
Median income
$83,134
Median age
35.4
Renters
50.4%
Age distribution
20.5%
29%
25.2%
15.2%
Under 1820.5%
18–3429%
35–5425.2%
55–6410.1%
65+15.2%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
58.3%
26.2%
White58.3%
Black26.2%
Hispanic5.8%
Asian8.4%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
15.9%
25.2%
55.4%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma15.9%
Some college25.2%
Bachelor's+55.4%
Housing tenure
49.6%
50.4%
Owner49.6%
Renter50.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72211 in Little Rock, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$70,885 → $83,134
up 17.3%
Population
23,519 → 22,335
down 5.0%
Renter share
47.4% → 50.4%
+3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
56.1% → 55.4%
-0.7 pts
Median age
36.2 → 35.4
-0.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $70,885 in 2021 to $83,134 more recently. The population has contracted by 5.0% since 2021, moving from about 23,519 residents to roughly 22,335. Renters now make up 50.4% of households, compared with 47.4% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72211 covers Little Rock, AR. The median rent here is $1,229/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($83,134/yr), ZIP 72211 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72211?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72211 (Little Rock, AR) is $1,229. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72211 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72211's median rent of $1,229/mo is $736 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72211 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72211 falls in the middle range for Arkansas, ranking #37 out of 59 ZIPs at $1,229/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72211?

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 $1,229/mo in ZIP 72211. The local median household income is $83,134/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72211?

Rent in ZIP 72211 has increased 13.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 72211 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72211 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,229/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($83,134/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72211 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72211 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.4% of ZIP 72211 households are renters, while 49.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 72211 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 72211 compare to the rest of Little Rock?

ZIP 72211 is pricier than Little Rock as a whole. At $1,229/mo, it's $9 above the Little Rock citywide median of $1,220/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72211 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72211 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,229/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 72211's median household income ($83,134/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72211 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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