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Population and households in ZIP 72034
Household size in ZIP 72034
| Period | ZIP 72034 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 72034 is a place of small households, averaging 2.36 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.50 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 72034
| Period | ZIP 72034 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.6 | 37.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.7 | 38.4 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.5 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.5, ZIP 72034 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 30.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only nine of the 138 Arkansas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 72034
| Period | ZIP 72034 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 12.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 72034: 8.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 72034 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Arkansas ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 72034
Renters in ZIP 72034
| Period | ZIP 72034 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6% | 34.2% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.1% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.1% | 35.9% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.9% | 36.3% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 72034 rent: 52.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 40.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 8.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 72034
| Period | ZIP 72034 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 10.6% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 12.3% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 12.5% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 9.7% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 72034 as nationally: 9.7%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 72034
| Period | ZIP 72034 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1983 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1985 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1986 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1988 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 72034 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 72034
| Period | ZIP 72034 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $715 | $749 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $752 | $820 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $916 | $906 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,104 | $1,127 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$389 | +$378 | +$346 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 72034 costs $1,104 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $389 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 72034
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 72034
| Period | ZIP 72034 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3% | 27.4% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 40.3% | 28.4% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.7% | 30.4% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.9% | 33.3% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 72034 is highly educated: more than four in ten adults 25 and older (45.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 138 Arkansas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 72034
| Period | ZIP 72034 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.2% | 87.9% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.1% | 89.2% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.2% | 90.4% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 92.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +4.2 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 72034 is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 72034 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Arkansas ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 72034
| Period | ZIP 72034 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 72034 has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 72034 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 72034 | 2.36 | 33.5 | 8.1% | 52.9% | 9.7% | 1995 | $1,104 | 45.9% | 94.0% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 72035 | 2.26 | 19.2 | 4.5% | 67.6% | 14.1% | 1992 | $920 | 33.4% | 100.0% | 19.2% |
| ZIP 72032 | 2.52 | 35.3 | 12.2% | 35.0% | 7.5% | 1996 | $1,109 | 31.6% | 92.9% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 72181 | 2.96 | 39.2 | 7.3% | 3.5% | 4.4% | 2006 | $1,063 | 46.9% | 95.7% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 72107 | 2.56 | 38.2 | 16.4% | 23.6% | 18.5% | 1979 | $763 | 21.1% | 88.5% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 72106 | 2.66 | 44.4 | 5.6% | 22.1% | 12.9% | 1998 | $1,068 | 26.7% | 88.4% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 72127 | 2.50 | 41.3 | 13.8% | 20.9% | 16.0% | 1984 | $781 | 22.2% | 88.5% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 72016 | 2.75 | 46.4 | 9.9% | 18.0% | 12.4% | 1996 | $886 | 20.8% | 89.1% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 72070 | 2.44 | 45.4 | 18.8% | 16.4% | 24.5% | 1990 | $851 | 15.5% | 84.0% | 8.7% |
| ZIP 72173 | 2.82 | 40.6 | 7.6% | 16.2% | 9.3% | 1997 | $1,187 | 29.2% | 94.2% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 72110 | 2.53 | 40.5 | 13.5% | 33.4% | 14.8% | 1981 | $781 | 21.4% | 91.1% | 8.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 72034. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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