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Little rock, AR — ZIP 72211

Population: 22,335 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 72211 (Little rock, AR) is $284,734 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $192,500 after a median 20 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,282/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$284,734

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$284,734
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+6.4%
5-year appreciation
+22.7%
10-year appreciation
+43.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$284,734
House Price Index (state)
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$192,500
Median list price
$137,450
Median price per sqft
$92
1-year sale-price change
-22.2%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
111
Sale-to-list ratio
86.7%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
32

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,282/mo
1-year rent change
+3.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,386/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,600/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
LISA ACADEMY CHARTER, ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY, LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
LISA ACADEMY CHENAL, ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY JR, ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY, TERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, tornado, winterWeather, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Vertac, Inc. (18.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
57.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
55
Days with Good air quality
122
Days with Moderate air quality
238
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
174

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
65,524
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
41,910

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (7 mi)
National parks include
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, Hot Springs National Park
Airports within 30 mi
38
Nearest airport
Crystal Ridge Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ARKANSAS HEART HOSPITAL, LLC
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-335 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
4.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,568
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
77.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
205,880
Average weekly wage
$1,141
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
967

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 72211State medianUS median
Median home value$284,734$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$192,500$220,950$325,000
Median days on market20 days61 days51 days
Typical rent$1,282/mo$1,278/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,568$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 72211?
$284,734.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 72211?
$192,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 72211?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 72211?
Typical rent: $1,282/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 72211?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, tornado, winterWeather, earthquake.
Is ZIP 72211 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 72211?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 72211?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 72211?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 72211?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 72211 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 72211?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 72211?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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