ZIP 72206 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Little Rock city, AR (72206)

Median Income

$49,145

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+792

Wealth inflow

Population

22,640

Unemployment

7.7%

4.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 792 for ZIP 72206 (Little Rock city, AR) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

7.7%+107% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.1%-66% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

20.6%+76% vs US avg

524

Establishments

20,432

Employees

~39 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.4%
Construction6.8%
Manufacturing8.4%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Retail trade20.3%
Transportation, utilities9.4%
Information2.1%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.3%
Professional, scientific, management5.9%
Education, health care, social22.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.0%
Other services5.0%
Public administration7.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 72206 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.5%, median income rose 7.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 5.6%.

Median Income

$49,145

-35% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate