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Little Rock, Arkansas · ZIP 72204

Little Rock — ZIP 72204

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Little Rock (72204) scores 30/100 — Below Average for Little Rock. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $126K.

30OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share27%
Property crime share73%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index35/100
Avg math proficiency13%
Avg reading proficiency19%
Schools nearby5

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index67/100
Typical home value$126K
Median rent$1,107/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$126K

Median Rent

$1,107/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 16 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

18,443

Violent Crime

4,685

Property Crime

13,758

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Pulaski County, Arkansas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
PARKVIEW MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL09–121,072
20%
35%
WESTERN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05202
17%
17%
BALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05330
13%
12%
STEPHENS ELEMENTARYPK–05474
3%
12%
ROMINE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERPK–PK242Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

31,219

Median Income

$41K

Homeownership

59%

Median Age

36.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 72204 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 72204 has a school score of 35/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 72204 is approximately $126K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 72204 in Little Rock has an overall NeighborScore of 30/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.