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Population and households in ZIP 72204
Household size in ZIP 72204
| Period | ZIP 72204 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.57 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 72204 is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.45, mirroring the country. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the north.
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 72204
| Period | ZIP 72204 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.5 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.8 | 37.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 38.4 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.9 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +1.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 72204 is 37.9 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the east.
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 72204
| Period | ZIP 72204 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 12.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in ZIP 72204 (19.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only eight of the 138 Arkansas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 72204
Renters in ZIP 72204
| Period | ZIP 72204 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9% | 34.2% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.8% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.6% | 35.9% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 43.9% | 36.3% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 72204 than nationally: 43.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About half of owners (50.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 72204
| Period | ZIP 72204 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 10.6% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 12.3% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 12.5% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 9.7% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 72204: 13.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 72204
| Period | ZIP 72204 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1983 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1985 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1986 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1988 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 72204 leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast. Only nine of the 138 Arkansas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 72204
| Period | ZIP 72204 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $746 | $749 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $817 | $820 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $908 | $906 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,105 | $1,127 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$359 | +$378 | +$346 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 72204 pays $1,105 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $359 a month since 2006–10, up 48%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the west.
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 72204
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 72204
| Period | ZIP 72204 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 27.4% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 28.4% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 30.4% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 33.3% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 72204: 22.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
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 72204
| Period | ZIP 72204 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.0% | 87.9% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.0% | 89.2% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.5% | 90.4% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.8% | 92.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +4.2 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 72204 is close to the national rate: 88.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Little Rock area (92.1%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 72204
| Period | ZIP 72204 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 72204 than nationally: unemployment was 6.3%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 6.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 72204 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 72204 | 2.40 | 37.9 | 19.5% | 43.9% | 13.7% | 1973 | $1,105 | 22.2% | 88.8% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 72205 | 2.03 | 38.5 | 12.3% | 45.0% | 14.1% | 1964 | $1,123 | 52.7% | 95.8% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 72207 | 2.25 | 37.7 | 11.7% | 34.7% | 12.7% | 1961 | $1,073 | 70.6% | 97.7% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 72209 | 2.82 | 30.3 | 25.3% | 61.5% | 10.6% | 1973 | $1,050 | 15.0% | 82.8% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 72227 | 2.49 | 36.9 | 25.5% | 38.1% | 16.8% | 1975 | $998 | 50.2% | 97.5% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 72202 | 1.77 | 37.1 | 8.6% | 72.5% | 19.0% | 1964 | $1,138 | 47.2% | 92.5% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 72211 | 2.06 | 35.9 | 8.3% | 52.2% | 10.8% | 1996 | $1,359 | 53.6% | 96.2% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 72201 | 1.53 | 39.5 | 2.0% | 71.7% | 14.1% | 1968 | $1,167 | 72.0% | 92.0% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 72212 | 2.53 | 39.6 | 7.6% | 21.6% | 6.4% | 1984 | $1,325 | 69.4% | 98.0% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 72114 | 1.82 | 38.6 | 17.8% | 73.4% | 20.0% | 1975 | $845 | 24.5% | 85.9% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 72206 | 2.65 | 40.7 | 18.1% | 29.0% | 17.7% | 1974 | $967 | 20.8% | 88.5% | 6.6% |
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 72204. 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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