72206 Property Tax Rate

Little Rock, Arkansas · Part of Pulaski County

ACS 2019-2023 · Updated Dec 2024

Effective Tax Rate

0.46%

17.6% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$606

$51/mo escrow

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$606

Monthly

$50

Eff. Rate

0.46%

vs. Arkansas Avg17.6% below
vs. National Avg77.5% below

Buyer decision brief

What ZIP 72206 means for your housing budget

Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.

Monthly escrow signal

$51/mo

Based on median annual tax paid

State context

0.12 percentage points below the Arkansas average

Arkansas average: 0.58%

Data confidence

High confidence

The Census margin of error is $71, about 12% of the median tax estimate.

Verify before you offer

  • Confirm parcel assessed value with Pulaski County assessor.
  • Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
  • Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
  • Review school district and special assessment boundaries.

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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.

Data confidence ledger

Can you trust ZIP 72206 for comparison?

Quality score 101/100

ACS vintage

2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates

Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.

ZCTA caveat

Census area, not parcel boundary

USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.

Field completeness

3/3 required fields

Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.

MOE status

Strong ACS confidence

$71 tax MOE, 12% of the median tax estimate.

Last site refresh

March 10, 2026

Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.

County fallback

County advisory available

Pulaski County is used for assessor verification and broader context.

Tax bill anatomy

What can change your actual bill in ZIP 72206

Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.

Assessed value

The ZCTA median home value is $132,100, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.

Effective rate

The displayed rate is 0.46%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.

Exemptions

Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.

Reassessment

A purchase can change assessed value depending on Arkansas and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.

Escrow impact

The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $51 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.

Assessor verification

Pulaski County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.

How ZIP 72206 Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

ZIP 72206$606
Arkansas Average$735
National Average$2,690

ZIP 72206

0.46%

Effective rate

Arkansas Avg

0.58%

Effective rate

National Avg

1.10%

Effective rate

State Ranking

Property Tax Rank in Arkansas

0.18%state avg 0.58%6.33%

Lower than 73% of ZIP codes in Arkansas(27th percentile, 488 ZIPs compared)

Property Tax Analysis

Property Tax Insights for ZIP 72206

Property owners in ZIP code 72206 (Little Rock, Arkansas) pay a median of $606/year in property taxes on homes valued at $132,100. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.46%, which is 20% below the Arkansas state average of 0.58%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 72206 is approximately $51, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Pulaski County.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Arkansas, 72206 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 72021 (0.46%) and 72847 (0.46%).

In Little Rock, property taxes represent approximately 1.2% of the median household income of $49,145, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Arkansas has no statewide assessment cap; the Pulaski County Assessor will reassess your property to market value when you purchase, creating a new tax base. Homeowners 65+ and disabled residents qualify for the Homestead Property Tax Relief program, which reduces assessed value — file your application with the Pulaski County Assessor within 30 days of closing. Review the reassessment notice from the Pulaski County Assessor and file a formal appeal within 30 days if you dispute the valuation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in ZIP code 72206?
The effective property tax rate in ZIP code 72206 (Little Rock, AR) is 0.46%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax payment by the median home value within this ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA), based on U.S. Census Bureau data.
How much are property taxes in Little Rock, AR (72206)?
The median annual property tax payment in ZIP code 72206 is $606. This figure represents the typical amount paid by homeowners in this area. Actual taxes vary based on your assessed property value and any applicable exemptions.
How does ZIP 72206 compare to the Arkansas average?
ZIP code 72206's effective tax rate of 0.46% is lower than the Arkansas state average of 0.58%. The median annual property tax in this ZIP is $606, compared to the state average of $735.
What is the median home value in ZIP 72206?
The median home value in ZIP code 72206 (Little Rock, AR) is $132,100, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates at the ZCTA level.
What county is ZIP code 72206 in?
ZIP code 72206 is part of Pulaski County in Arkansas. For broader county-level property tax data, including comparisons with other counties in Arkansas, visit the Pulaski County profile on TaxByCounty.

Margin of Error

The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$71. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.

County-Level Data

ZIP code 72206 is part of Pulaski County, Arkansas. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.

Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.

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