ZIP Code 72204: Population, Income, Housing

State: AR

Total population: 30,525 Household income: $40,882 Rent: $1,064

Overview

Total population

30,525

Rent

$1,064

Year built

1969

Household income

$40,882

Per capita income

$23,860

Poverty rate

27.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.3 persons

Rent over 30% of income

54.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Arkansas

County

Pulaski County

City

Little Rock

Total population

30,525

Adults over 25

20,358

Total households

12,117

Household size

2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$40,882

Per capita income

$23,860

Poverty rate

27.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

54.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,064

Year built

1969

Households that rent

41.5%

Households that own

58.5%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.2

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

18.7%

Black

63.9%

Asian

0.5%

Two or more races

6.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

14.1%

Not Hispanic or Latino

85.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

11,590 (87.6%)

Commute time to work

20 mins

Work from home

1,635 (12.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

35.7%

High school graduate or GED

32.1%

Some college or associate degree

10.3%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

21.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 72204 with: Pulaski County, AR Little Rock, AR Little Rock metro area, AR Arkansas United States

ZIP 72204

Total population30,525

Rent$1,064

Year built1969

Household income$40,882

Per capita income$23,860

Poverty rate27.4%

Unemployment rateN/A

Pulaski County, AR

Total population399,818

Rent$1,080

Year built1981

Household income$62,873

Per capita income$40,670

Poverty rate16.7%

Unemployment rate3.4%

Little Rock, AR

Total population203,436

Rent$1,106

Year built1978

Household income$63,003

Per capita income$43,712

Poverty rate17.5%

Unemployment rate3.3%

Little Rock Metro Area, AR

Total population758,629

Rent$1,055

Year built1989

Household income$67,154

Per capita income$38,553

Poverty rate14.2%

Unemployment rate3.2%

Arkansas State

Total population3,049,391

Rent$947

Year built1987

Household income$60,773

Per capita income$34,225

Poverty rate16%

Unemployment rate3.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP72204	CountyPulaski, AR	CityLittle Rock, AR	Metro AreaLittle Rock metro area, AR	StateArkansas	CountryUnited States
Total population	30,525	399,818	203,436	758,629	3,049,391	334,922,499
Rent	$1,064	$1,080	$1,106	$1,055	$947	$1,413
Year built	1969	1981	1978	1989	1987	1980
Household income	$40,882	$62,873	$63,003	$67,154	$60,773	$80,734
Per capita income	$23,860	$40,670	$43,712	$38,553	$34,225	$44,673
Poverty rate	27.4%	16.7%	17.5%	14.2%	16%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.4%	3.3%	3.2%	3.5%	4%

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Summary for 72204

Rent & Income

In 72204, the typical monthly rent is $1,064 and the typical household income is $40,882. Rent here is similar to Little Rock and higher than Arkansas, and household income is lower than both Little Rock and Arkansas. The estimated poverty rate is 27.4%, which is higher than in both Little Rock and Arkansas.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 41.5% of households. About 54.4% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 21.9% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 72204 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 72204 — Poverty

How ZIP 72204 compares in Arkansas (25 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,064	18 / 25	from lower rent	$733 – $1,378
Household income	$40,882	24 / 25	from higher income	$40,231 – $110,514
Poverty rate	27.4%	22 / 25	from lower poverty	4.7% – 30.7%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Arkansas with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 72204

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 18th out of 25 ZIP Codes in Arkansas. In Arkansas as a whole, the range goes from $733 in ZIP 72601 up to $1,378 in ZIP 72758.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 72204 ranks 24th out of 25 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $40,231 in ZIP 72209 up to $110,514 in ZIP 72712.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 22nd out of 25 ZIP Codes. Across Arkansas, figures vary from 4.7% in ZIP 72712 up to 30.7% in ZIP 72401.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 72204 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,064 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 72204

Annual Household Income: $40,882

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 72204

Estimated Rate: 27.4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 72204

In ZIP Code 72204, households that rent: 5,034 (41.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	5,034	41.5%
Owner-Occupied	7,083	58.5%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 72204

In ZIP Code 72204, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,740 (54.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,740	54.4%
Other renter households	2,294	45.6%
Total renter households	5,034	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 72204

Less than High School: 7,275 people (35.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,526 people (32.1%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,094 people (10.3%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 4,463 people (21.9%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 20,358

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.