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Population and households in ZIP 72227
Household size in ZIP 72227
| Period | ZIP 72227 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.57 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.47 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.35 | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 72227 run a little small, averaging 2.49 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The picture is much the same across the Little Rock area. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.14, even as the national average fell.
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 72227
| Period | ZIP 72227 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 37.3 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.7 | 38.4 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.9 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −6.2 | +1.8 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 72227 is 36.9 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 43.1 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the north.
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 72227
| Period | ZIP 72227 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 12.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 12.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 25.5% | 12.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +16.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a quarter of households in ZIP 72227 (25.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 16.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 72227 has the highest share of single-parent households of any Arkansas ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 72227
Renters in ZIP 72227
| Period | ZIP 72227 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4% | 34.2% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.3% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.3% | 35.9% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.1% | 36.3% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 72227 than nationally: 38.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About a third of owners (33.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northwest.
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 72227
| Period | ZIP 72227 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 10.6% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 12.3% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 12.5% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 9.7% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.8% of the housing in ZIP 72227, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 10.6 points, 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 72227
| Period | ZIP 72227 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1983 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1985 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1986 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1988 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 72227 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. ZIP 72227 has older homes than the great majority of Arkansas ZIP codes.
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 72227
| Period | ZIP 72227 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $805 | $749 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $791 | $820 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $966 | $906 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $998 | $1,127 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$194 | +$378 | +$346 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 72227 costs $998 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $194 a month since 2006–10, up 24%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 35.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 72227
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 72227
| Period | ZIP 72227 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.3% | 27.4% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 50.5% | 28.4% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 50.4% | 30.4% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.2% | 33.3% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | +5.9 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 72227: 50.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 138 Arkansas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight 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 72227
| Period | ZIP 72227 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 87.9% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.7% | 89.2% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 90.4% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.5% | 92.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +4.2 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 72227: 97.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 138 Arkansas ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 72227
| Period | ZIP 72227 | Little Rock area | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.1% | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in ZIP 72227 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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 72227 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 72227 | 2.49 | 36.9 | 25.5% | 38.1% | 16.8% | 1975 | $998 | 50.2% | 97.5% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 72207 | 2.25 | 37.7 | 11.7% | 34.7% | 12.7% | 1961 | $1,073 | 70.6% | 97.7% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 72205 | 2.03 | 38.5 | 12.3% | 45.0% | 14.1% | 1964 | $1,123 | 52.7% | 95.8% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 72212 | 2.53 | 39.6 | 7.6% | 21.6% | 6.4% | 1984 | $1,325 | 69.4% | 98.0% | 1.0% |
| ZIP 72211 | 2.06 | 35.9 | 8.3% | 52.2% | 10.8% | 1996 | $1,359 | 53.6% | 96.2% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 72204 | 2.40 | 37.9 | 19.5% | 43.9% | 13.7% | 1973 | $1,105 | 22.2% | 88.8% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 72202 | 1.77 | 37.1 | 8.6% | 72.5% | 19.0% | 1964 | $1,138 | 47.2% | 92.5% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 72223 | 2.36 | 42.8 | 7.6% | 34.0% | 10.3% | 2003 | $1,607 | 62.4% | 96.5% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 72118 | 2.30 | 38.0 | 14.4% | 49.4% | 11.0% | 1974 | $1,059 | 21.5% | 87.4% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 72113 | 2.39 | 39.1 | 7.6% | 44.9% | 6.5% | 1998 | $1,191 | 47.7% | 94.4% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 72114 | 1.82 | 38.6 | 17.8% | 73.4% | 20.0% | 1975 | $845 | 24.5% | 85.9% | 7.9% |
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 72227. 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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