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ZIP 72223

Pop. 26,986·Pulaski County·34th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,285/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
-$680
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 72223 · $1,285
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,410
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,240
Research median
$1,410/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
$15,420/yr
At $1,285/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountyPulaski County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (6.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72223 (Little Rock, AR) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 64.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,986
Median income
$101,062
Median age
41.7
Renters
38.9%
Age distribution
22.2%
19.9%
25.3%
20.6%
Under 1822.2%
18–3419.9%
35–5425.3%
55–6412%
65+20.6%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
64.5%
17.1%
White64.5%
Black17.1%
Hispanic5%
Asian9.6%
Other3.8%
Education (25+)
21.9%
64.4%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma10.4%
Some college21.9%
Bachelor's+64.4%
Housing tenure
61.1%
38.9%
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72223 in Little Rock, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$97,530 → $101,062
up 3.6%
Population
25,765 → 26,986
up 4.7%
Renter share
38.4% → 38.9%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
66.9% → 64.4%
-2.5 pts
Median age
42.6 → 41.7
-0.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $101,062 today, compared with $97,530 five years earlier. The population has grown by 4.7% since 2021, moving from about 25,765 residents to roughly 26,986. College-educated residents now make up 64.4% of adults here, versus 66.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72223 covers Little Rock, AR. The median rent here is $1,285/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($101,062/yr), ZIP 72223 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72223?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72223 (Little Rock, AR) is $1,285. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72223 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72223's median rent of $1,285/mo is $680 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72223 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72223 falls in the middle range for Arkansas, ranking #34 out of 59 ZIPs at $1,285/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72223?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,285/mo in ZIP 72223. The local median household income is $101,062/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72223?

Rent in ZIP 72223 has increased 6.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 72223 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72223 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,285/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($101,062/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72223 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72223 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.9% of ZIP 72223 households are renters, while 61.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 72223 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 72223 compare to the rest of Little Rock?

ZIP 72223 is pricier than Little Rock as a whole. At $1,285/mo, it's $65 above the Little Rock citywide median of $1,220/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72223 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72223 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,285/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 72223's median household income ($101,062/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72223 15%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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