The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 72164 sells for about $152,807, or $108 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,069 a month.
ZIP 72164
The housing market in ZIP 72164 is currently stable, with a median sale price of $152,807 and a balanced inventory level. Market activity is driven by local workforce demand and the area's relative affordability within the North Little Rock market. While year-over-year price growth has softened slightly, the market remains active for entry-level buyers.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, workforce families, and investors seeking affordable entry points into the Little Rock metro area.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 14.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 72164, Pulaski County AR
Crime rates in this area are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported issue. Local law enforcement continues to focus on community-based policing to address these trends.
Schools serving this ZIP are part of the North Little Rock School District, which has faced challenges with academic performance ratings but maintains a variety of specialized magnet and vocational programs.
The area is subject to standard regional risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity. Flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Arkansas River tributaries.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the North Little Rock industrial corridor and ongoing revitalization efforts in the downtown area. Major employers include regional healthcare providers and logistics firms.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Disabled Veteran Total Property Tax Exemption: Provides a 100% exemption from all ad valorem real property taxes on the principal homestead. Formula: Net Ad Valorem Tax Due = $0.00. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Senior and Disabled Assessment Freeze: Freezes the assessed taxable value of the homestead at the prevailing assessed value at the time the owner becomes eligible or purchases the property. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas State Homestead Property Tax Credit: Provides a direct reduction against ad valorem property taxes up to $350.00 (increased to $350 by Act 655 of 2009; further statutory increases may apply up to $425 depending on legislative session). Formula: Final Tax Due = max($0, Gross Ad Valorem Tax - Homestead Credit). State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Amendment 79 Assessment Growth Caps (Assessment Limitation): Caps annual assessed value growth following a countywide reappraisal: homestead parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 5% per year, and non-homestead residential parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 10% per year until taxable assessment reaches… State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment Ratio and Valuation: Imposes an ad valorem property tax based on a uniform statutory assessment ratio of 20% of true market value.
Residents typically commute via I-40 or I-30 to reach the Little Rock employment core, with average commute times reflecting typical urban traffic patterns.
The area features access to local community parks and is within a short drive of the Arkansas River Trail system and various shopping centers in North Little Rock.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from workforce households, with vacancy rates remaining relatively low due to the area's affordability compared to the broader metro.
The economy is anchored by healthcare, government, and logistics sectors within the North Little Rock and Little Rock metro area. Employment growth is stable with a focus on regional service industries.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-40 and I-30, facilitating regional transit. Public transportation is provided by Rock Region METRO.
Development is focused on urban infill and the modernization of existing commercial corridors to support population growth.
The Pulaski County Assessor maintains property valuations based on periodic reappraisals to ensure equitable taxation across the county.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes, county general funds, and specific municipal service districts for fire and emergency services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail risk, which are common in central Arkansas.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
One of the largest municipal parks in the country, offering golf, sports fields, and trails.
A major regional trail system providing extensive walking and cycling paths along the river.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.