ZIP 72116 — Business Opportunities

North Little Rock, AR · Local economy intelligence

Population

20,838

Median income

$74,569

Median age

42.3

Households

9,663

Top business opportunities in 72116

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in North Little Rock, AR, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

1. Cafes & Coffee Shops 100/100
~4.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
2. Bars & Nightlife 73/100
~2.4 businesses underserved · confidence: high
3. Laundromats 61/100
~2.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
4. Furniture & Home Decor 59/100
~3.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
5. Childcare 54/100
~2.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
6. Hospitals 45/100
~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
7. Parking 44/100
~4.1 businesses underserved · confidence: high
8. Electronics Repair 44/100
~0.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
9. Grave Yard 44/100
~8.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
10. Prison 44/100
~2.7 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 72116.

Restaurants — 41 businesses
Fast Food — 21 businesses
Clothing & Apparel — 12 businesses
Beauty & Nail Salons — 10 businesses
Hotels & Lodging — 9 businesses
Banking & Finance — 8 businesses
Religious — 7 businesses
Schools — 7 businesses
Park — 7 businesses
Auto Repair — 7 businesses
Department Store — 5 businesses
Mobile Phone — 4 businesses
Bed — 4 businesses
Dental — 4 businesses
Gas Stations — 3 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	20,838
Households	9,663
Median household income	$74,569
Per capita income	$45,418
Median age	42.3
% bachelor's degree or higher	43.546%
% age 18–34	21.024%
% age 65+	16.647%
% renter-occupied	32.085%
Median home value	$210,400
Median gross rent	$1,012
Unemployment rate	4.111%

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