ZIP Code 72209: Population, Income, Housing

State: AR
Total population: 31,607 Household income: $40,231 Rent: $965

Overview

Total population
31,607
Rent
$965
Year built
1971
Household income
$40,231
Per capita income
$19,503
Poverty rate
29.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.6 persons
Rent over 30% of income
49.6%

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).

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
31,607
Adults over 25
17,720
Total households
12,072
Household size
2.6 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).

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.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$40,231
Per capita income
$19,503
Poverty rate
29.1%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
49.6%

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).

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.

Housing

Rent
$965
Year built
1971
Households that rent
61.5%
Households that own
38.5%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.1

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.

Race

White
11.2%
Black
58.2%
Asian
N/A
Two or more races
16.7%

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.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
31.2%
Not Hispanic or Latino
68.8%

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.

Commute

Commute rate
10,693 (90.3%)
Commute time to work
20 mins
Work from home
1,148 (9.7%)

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.

Education

Less than high school
42.3%
High school graduate or GED
32.7%
Some college or associate degree
11.1%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
13.9%

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).

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.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 72209 with: Pulaski County, AR Little Rock, AR Little Rock metro area, AR Arkansas United States

ZIP 72209

Total population31,607
Rent$965
Year built1971
Household income$40,231
Per capita income$19,503
Poverty rate29.1%
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 ZIP72209 CountyPulaski, ARCityLittle Rock, ARMetro AreaLittle Rock metro area, ARStateArkansasCountryUnited States
Total population31,607399,818203,436758,6293,049,391334,922,499
Rent$965$1,080$1,106$1,055$947$1,413
Year built197119811978198919871980
Household income$40,231$62,873$63,003$67,154$60,773$80,734
Per capita income$19,503$40,670$43,712$38,553$34,225$44,673
Poverty rate29.1%16.7%17.5%14.2%16%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.4%3.3%3.2%3.5%4%

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Summary for 72209

Rent & Income

In 72209, the typical monthly rent is $965 and the typical household income is $40,231. Rent here is lower than Little Rock and similar to Arkansas, and household income is lower than both Little Rock and Arkansas. The estimated poverty rate is 29.1%, which is higher than in both Little Rock and Arkansas.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 61.5% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 49.6% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Only about 13.9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, indicating lower levels of formal education.

 

ZIP 72209 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 72209 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 72209 compares in Arkansas (25 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $965 9 / 25 from lower rent $733 – $1,378
Household income $40,231 25 / 25 from higher income $40,231 – $110,514
Poverty rate 29.1% 23 / 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 72209

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 9th 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 72209 ranks 25th 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 23rd 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 72209 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $965 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 72209

Annual Household Income: $40,231

💡 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 72209

Estimated Rate: 29.1%

💡 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 72209

In ZIP Code 72209, households that rent: 7,426 (61.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 7,426 61.5%
Owner-Occupied 4,646 38.5%

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 72209

In ZIP Code 72209, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,685 (49.6%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 3,685 49.6%
Other renter households 3,741 50.4%
Total renter households 7,426 100%

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 72209

Less than High School: 7,490 people (42.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 5,795 people (32.7%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,971 people (11.1%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 2,464 people (13.9%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 17,720

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.