Housing data for North Little Rock, AR
North Little Rock, AR has an estimated 64,538 residents and 35,250 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Pulaski County.
55.4% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,069 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−2.3%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 64,538 (±45)
- Housing units
- 35,250 (±931)
- Households that rent
- 55.4%
- Median gross rent
- $1,069
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −2.3%
What stands out in North Little Rock
Households that rent: 55.4% (±2.5 points) in North Little Rock, higher than in Pulaski County (43.0%).
Median home value: $178,900 (±$13,096) in North Little Rock, lower than in Pulaski County ($214,700).
Rental vacancy rate: 6.2% (±1.6 points) in North Little Rock, lower than in Pulaski County (8.7%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 27.5% (±2.8 points) in North Little Rock, higher than in Pulaski County (22.1%).
- Renters and owners in North Little Rock
- Home values in North Little Rock
- Vacancy rate in North Little Rock
- Types of homes in North Little Rock
Housing in North Little Rock at a glance
- Median rent: $1,069 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,071 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 47.8% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 55.4% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $52,707 median household income
- Home values: $178,900 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,278 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,591 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 27.5% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 49.9% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 57.2% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 6.2% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 52.5% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 19.8 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 960 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: −2.3% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 34.6% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 1.9% of homes have more than 1 person per room
North Little Rock against Pulaski County, its state and the nation
| North Little Rock | Pulaski County | Arkansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 64,538 (±45) | 399,818 (exact) | 3,049,391 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 35,250 (±931) | 193,408 (±125) | 1,394,673 (±514) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 55.4% (±2.5 points) | 43.0% (±1.1 points) | 33.6% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,069 (±$28) | $1,080 (±$18) | $947 (±$6) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $52,707 (±$3,010) | $62,873 (±$1,935) | $60,773 (±$467) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $178,900 (±$13,096) | $214,700 (±$4,460) | $188,000 (±$1,754) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,591 (±$96) | $1,642 (±$50) | $1,040 (±$13) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 57.2% (±3.7 points) | 49.3% (±1.4 points) | 39.6% (±0.4 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 19.8 minutes (±1.1) | 20.3 minutes (±0.4) | 22.5 minutes (±0.2) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 86.6% (±2.3 points) | 89.5% (±0.8 points) | 86.7% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 38.0 years (±1.4) | 37.6 years (±0.2) | 38.5 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
North Little Rock covers 53.0 square miles of land, about 1,217 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How North Little Rock has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 66,075 (±63) | 64,538 (±45) | −2.3% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 31,342 (±896) | 35,250 (±931) | +12.5% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $854 (±$20) | $1,069 (±$28) | +25.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $135,200 (±$5,203) | $178,900 (±$13,096) | +32.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $43,703 (±$2,657) | $52,707 (±$3,010) | +20.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,131 (±$36) | $1,278 (±$50) | +13.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,149 (±$53) | $1,591 (±$96) | +38.5% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 52.6% (±2.2 points) | 55.4% (±2.5 points) | +2.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.9% (±2.4 points) | 6.2% (±1.6 points) | −6.7 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in North Little Rock
In 2025, the North Little Rock Police Department reported 960 violent and 4,051 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Pulaski County, the departments that report recorded 1,149 violent and 3,364 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in North Little Rock
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72114 | 100% | 10,093 | $800 | $130,000 | $30,175 |
| 72116 | 99% | 22,464 | $1,112 | $232,600 | $79,010 |
| 72118 | 43% | 22,913 | $1,018 | $123,100 | $49,559 |
| 72117 | 31% | 13,438 | $1,092 | $141,600 | $44,319 |
| 72113 | 14% | 25,596 | $1,159 | $291,700 | $79,248 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near North Little Rock
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAlmont | 2.3 mi | $950 | $209,900 | 36.9% |
| Sherwood | 5.2 mi | $1,101 | $199,500 | 29.2% |
| Cammack Village | 6.2 mi | $1,700 | $323,600 | 20.2% |
| Little Rock | 8.0 mi | $1,106 | $236,400 | 46.5% |
| Gibson | 8.3 mi | $1,197 | $157,800 | 17.5% |
| Jacksonville | 9.0 mi | $930 | $163,400 | 50.4% |
| Maumelle | 11 mi | $1,047 | $291,700 | 23.6% |
| Wrightsville | 11 mi | — | $62,900 | 16.4% |
Places in Arkansas most like North Little Rock
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | $1,106 | $236,400 | $63,003 | 46.5% |
| Arkadelphia | $814 | $179,300 | $48,657 | 58.8% |
| Hot Springs | $914 | $165,500 | $47,760 | 43.0% |
| West Memphis | $870 | $120,100 | $42,674 | 53.9% |
| Searcy | $905 | $188,500 | $52,170 | 46.4% |
| Fort Smith | $884 | $178,100 | $54,816 | 46.6% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Arkansas.
HUD Fair Market Rent for North Little Rock, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $964 | $969 | $1,121 | $1,504 | $1,810 |
HUD income limits for North Little Rock, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,700 | $32,800 | $52,500 |
| 2 people | $22,500 | $37,500 | $60,000 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $42,200 | $67,500 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,850 | $74,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $50,600 | $80,950 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $54,350 | $86,950 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $58,100 | $92,950 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $61,850 | $98,950 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $93,700.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about North Little Rock
What is the average rent in North Little Rock, AR?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in North Little Rock is $1,069 (±$28) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in North Little Rock?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in North Little Rock, AR is $918 (±$65) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in North Little Rock rent-burdened?
47.8% of renting households in North Little Rock pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in North Little Rock?
North Little Rock has an estimated 17,700 (±957) renting households, 55.4% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in North Little Rock?
The median household income in North Little Rock is $52,707 (±$3,010) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in North Little Rock, AR?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $178,900 (±$13,096) for owner-occupied homes in North Little Rock (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is North Little Rock growing?
In North Little Rock, the number of residents went from 66,075 in 2015–2019 to 64,538 in 2020–2024 (−2.3%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in North Little Rock?
The ZIP codes that cover North Little Rock are 72114, 72116, 72118, 72117, 72113.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 72114?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72114 is $800 (±$86) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Little Rock city, Arkansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Little Rock city, Arkansas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Little Rock city, Arkansas
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Little Rock city, Arkansas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Little Rock city, Arkansas
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Little Rock city, Arkansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — North Little Rock city, Arkansas
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: North Little Rock Police Department (ORI AR0600300)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for North Little Rock city, Arkansas (place:50450, in state:05).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .