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ZIP 72227

Pop. 11,284·Pulaski County·35th most expensive ZIP in Arkansas
Median rent (all units)
$1,272/mo
Year-over-Year
+22.5%
Month-over-Month
+9.0%
vs US Median
-$693
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ZIP 72227 · $1,272
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,810
Research median
$1,140/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
$15,264/yr
At $1,272/mo median
Location
StateAR
CountyPulaski County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 22.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+22.5% YoY, +9.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 72227 (Little Rock, AR) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,284
Median income
$73,879
Median age
38
Renters
38.2%
Age distribution
30.3%
16.2%
26.4%
17.1%
Under 1830.3%
18–3416.2%
35–5426.4%
55–6410%
65+17.1%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
62%
26.7%
White62%
Black26.7%
Hispanic4.1%
Asian0.6%
Other6.6%
Education (25+)
15.3%
25%
58%
No HS diploma1.7%
HS diploma15.3%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+58%
Housing tenure
61.8%
38.2%
Owner61.8%
Renter38.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 72227 in Little Rock, AR has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,553 → $73,879
up 0.4%
Population
11,965 → 11,284
down 5.7%
Renter share
34.3% → 38.2%
+3.9 pts
Bachelor's+
56.3% → 58%
+1.7 pts
Median age
39.5 → 38
-1.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $73,879 today, compared with $73,553 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 72227 in Little Rock, AR losing about 681 residents over the five-year window, down 5.7% on net. The renter share has risen from 34.3% to 38.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 72227 covers Little Rock, AR. The median rent here is $1,272/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($73,879/yr), ZIP 72227 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 22.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 72227?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 72227 (Little Rock, AR) is $1,272. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 72227 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 72227's median rent of $1,272/mo is $693 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 72227 compare to other ZIPs in Arkansas?

ZIP 72227 falls in the middle range for Arkansas, ranking #35 out of 59 ZIPs at $1,272/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 72227?

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 $1,272/mo in ZIP 72227. The local median household income is $73,879/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 72227?

Rent in ZIP 72227 has increased 22.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 72227 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 72227 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,272/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($73,879/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 72227 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 72227 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.2% of ZIP 72227 households are renters, while 61.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 72227 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 72227 compare to the rest of Little Rock?

ZIP 72227 is pricier than Little Rock as a whole. At $1,272/mo, it's $52 above the Little Rock citywide median of $1,220/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 72227 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 72227 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,272/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 72227's median household income ($73,879/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 72227 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.9%
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