ZIP Code 72206 Demographics & Data

Little Rock, AR (ZIP Code 72206) Profile

Arkansas

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 72206

The U.S. ZIP Code 72206 is associated with Little Rock, AR in Pulaski County. The 72206 ZIP Code has a median age of 42.7 years, and 21.9% of residents are aged 62 years and older. The median household income is at $37,310, while an estimated 16% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. Approximately 16.1% of residents in this Arkansas region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $22,610. The current population estimate for this region is 23,413.

Population in 72206

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 72206 is 23,413.

Little Rock, AR

The 72206 ZIP Code is associated with Little Rock, AR in Pulaski County.

Area Codes associated with 72206

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 72206 include 501.

Sunrise / Sunset in 72206

Sunrise: 7:29 am
Sunset: 6:15 pm
Sunrise in 72206 7:29 am
Sunrise in 72206 6:15 pm

Weather forecast for 72206

Tonight's forecast for 72206: A slight chance of rain between 3am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. Low around 67, with temperatures rising to around 71 overnight. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 72206

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 72206 Moderate

Internet in 72206

In ZIP Code 72206, about 77.3% of households have a computer, while 62.4% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 72206

In ZIP Code 72206, males make up an estimated 49.4% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 50.6%.

Health Insurance in 72206

Approximately 12.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 72206 (Little Rock, AR) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 72206

The median household income in ZIP Code 72206 is $37,310, while the region's mean household income is $54,941. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,610. The per capita income in ZIP Code 72206 of $22,610 is approximately 14.93% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $26,577. An estimated 15.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately65.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.9% of the population in 72206 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.5% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 1.4% of 72206 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 72206. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 72206

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 12.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 13.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 14.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 8.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 8.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 3.3%
$200,000 or more per year 1.4%

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 72206

Residents of ZIP Code 72206 are older than average. The median age of 42.7 years in ZIP Code 72206 is approximately 12.07% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.8% of the population in 72206 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 72206 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 72206. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 72206

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.8%
5 to 9 years 5.6%
10 to 14 years 4.8%
15 to 19 years 5.4%
20 to 24 years 5.5%
25 to 34 years 13.3%
35 to 44 years 12.6%
45 to 54 years 14.8%
55 to 59 years 7.2%
60 to 64 years 6.5%
65 to 74 years 11.0%
75 to 84 years 5.3%
85 years and over 2.1%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 72206 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 72206. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 72206

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 72206 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 72206 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 72206 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 72206

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 87.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 72206. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 72206. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 72206

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Education levels in ZIP Code 72206

In ZIP Code 72206, 83.4% of the population graduated high school, while 16.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 36.0% in this Pulaski County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 72206

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 12.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 36.0%
Some college, no degree 23.2%
Associate's degree 8.1%
Bachelor's degree 10.8%
Graduate or professional degree 5.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 72206. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 72206

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 72206, 97.9% is one race, while 2.1% are two or more races. Approximately 3.6% of 72206 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 72206 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (51.1%), followed by White (47.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 72206. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 72206

Industry Percent
White 47.2%
Black or African American 51.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 2.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 72206

In ZIP Code 72206, 95.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Pulaski County region.

Language Spoken in 72206

Language Spoken Percent
English only 95.6%
Spanish 3.4%
Other Indo-European languages 0.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.4%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 72206. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 72206

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 72206, an estimated 18.1% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 17.5% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Pulaski County region.

Age of Housing in 72206

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 8.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 11.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 11.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 18.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 17.5%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 6.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 13.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 72206. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Utilities in ZIP Code 72206 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 72206 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.26 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.67% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.18% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 72206. This visualizes electricity rates in 72206 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 72206

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 72206 9.65¢/kWh 7.73¢/kWh 6.3¢/kWh
Arkansas 12.47¢/kWh 10.08¢/kWh 6.95¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 72206

Month ZIP Code 72206 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.46 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.68 3 6.31
Mar 5.17 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.33 5.13 7.3
May 5.51 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.92 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.8 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.04 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.02 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.46 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.75 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.98 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 72206. This visualizes solar power levels in 72206 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 72206

In 72206, 50.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.4 minutes. Approximately 26.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 72206 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.7% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 72206 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 72206. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 72206

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.8%
Construction 5.0%
Manufacturing 9.6%
Wholesale trade 1.7%
Retail trade 10.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.6%
Information 2.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 11.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 26.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.2%
Other services, except public administration 4.8%
Public administration 6.7%

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 72206 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 72206, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 72206 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Pulaski County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 72206. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 72206

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 238
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 193
Debt collection 16
Vehicle loan or lease 10
Checking or savings account 7
Other 24
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 72206

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 219
Improper use of your report 135
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 45
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 33
Attempts to collect debt not owed 7
Other 49
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 72206. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.