ZIP 72117 — Business Opportunities

North Little Rock, AR · Local economy intelligence

Population

14,452

Median income

$38,438

Median age

36.8

Households

5,652

Top business opportunities in 72117

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

1. Laundromats 100/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
2. Schools 89/100
~12.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
3. Childcare 83/100
~1.8 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
4. Cafes & Coffee Shops 65/100
~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
5. Medical & Healthcare 51/100
~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
6. Police 50/100
~4.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
7. Prison 50/100
~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
8. Park 50/100
~6.4 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
9. Government Services 50/100
~4.5 businesses underserved · confidence: medium
10. Golf Course 50/100
~1.0 businesses underserved · confidence: medium

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 72117.

Gas Stations — 7 businesses
Weighbridge — 4 businesses
Fast Food — 3 businesses
Grave Yard — 2 businesses
Religious — 2 businesses
Fire Station — 2 businesses
Convenience Stores — 2 businesses
Car Wash — 2 businesses
Variety Store — 1 businesses
Restaurants — 1 businesses
Alcohol — 1 businesses
Schools — 0 businesses
Police — 0 businesses
Prison — 0 businesses
Park — 0 businesses

Full demographic profile

Population	14,452
Households	5,652
Median household income	$38,438
Per capita income	$20,991
Median age	36.8
% bachelor's degree or higher	24.043%
% age 18–34	16.586%
% age 65+	12.337%
% renter-occupied	31.192%
Median home value	$126,300
Median gross rent	$999
Unemployment rate	12.683%

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