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Little Rock, Arkansas · ZIP 72205

Little Rock — ZIP 72205

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Little Rock (72205) scores 41/100 — Below Average for Little Rock. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $231K.

41OUT 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%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100
Avg math proficiency37%
Avg reading proficiency41%
Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index44/100
Typical home value$231K
Median rent$1,465/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

$231K

Median Rent

$1,465/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
PULASKI HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05266
57%
57%
FOREST HEIGHTS STEM ACADEMYKG–08777
56%
60%
LISA ACADEMY WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08430
43%
50%
PULASKI HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08585
38%
48%
LISA ACADEMY WEST HIGH SCHOOL09–12394
29%
31%
BRADY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05309
17%
12%
LISA ACADEMY ARKANSAS HYBRID SCHOOLKG–12236
17%
27%
FAIR PARK EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERPK–PK195Not 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

22,275

Median Income

$68K

Homeownership

53%

Median Age

38 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 72205 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 72205 has a school score of 60/100. 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 72205 is approximately $231K. 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 72205 in Little Rock has an overall NeighborScore of 41/100. 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.