Question 1

Is 72201 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 72201 in Little Rock has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Little Rock city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 72201 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 72201?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 72201 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 72201. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 72201 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Little Rock. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 72201?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 72201 is approximately $260K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 72201 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 72201 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 72201 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 72201 has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100, placing it in the moderate range for Little Rock. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 65/100, 72201 scores similarly to the middle tier of Little Rock neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY	KG–06	—	—	—
ARKANSAS VIRTUAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
ESTEM JUNIOR HIGH PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL	07–08	—	—	—
ESTEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–06	—	—	—
ESTEM HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
ESTEM EAST VILLAGE ELEMENTARY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL	KG–06	—	—	—
DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR LEADERSHIP & LANGUAGE MAGNET ACAD	PK–05	—	—	—