# Pulaski County, AR Sales Tax Rate (2026)

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Published: 2026-09-01

The most common combined sales tax rate in Pulaski County, AR is 8.625% as of September 2026: 6.5% state, 1% county and 1.125% city. Rates across the county's 43 ZIP codes range from 7.5% to 9.5%, depending on the city and special districts. Arkansas's state rate is 6.5%, so local taxes add 2.125% here.

| Component | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| State | 6.5% |
| County | 1% |
| City | 1.125% |
| Special district | 0% |
| **Combined** | **8.625%** |

Source: Kintsugi's rate table, as of September 2026. Official rates: [Arkansas DFA — State Sales & Use Tax Rates](https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/taxes/excise-tax-administration/sales-use-tax/sales-use-tax-rates/state-sales-use-tax-rates/).

## Sales tax rates by place in Pulaski County

| Place | Combined rate | ZIP codes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Little Rock | 8.625% | 24 |
| North Little Rock | 9.5% | 9 |
| Jacksonville | 9.5% | 2 |
| College Station | 7.5% | 1 |
| Little Rock Air Force Base | 9.5% | 1 |
| Maumelle | 9.5% | 1 |
| Roland | 9.25% | 1 |
| Sherwood | 9.5% | 1 |
| Sweet Home | 7.5% | 1 |
| Woodson | 7.5% | 1 |
| Wrightsville | 7.5% | 1 |

## Pulaski County sales tax rates by ZIP code

| ZIP | Combined rate |
| --- | --- |
| 72053 | 7.5% |
| 72076 | 9.5% |
| 72078 | 9.5% |
| 72099 | 9.5% |
| 72113 | 9.5% |
| 72114 | 9.5% |
| 72115 | 9.5% |
| 72116 | 9.5% |
| 72117 | 9.5% |
| 72118 | 9.5% |
| 72119 | 9.5% |
| 72120 | 9.5% |
| 72124 | 9.5% |
| 72135 | 9.25% |
| 72164 | 7.5% |
| 72180 | 7.5% |
| 72183 | 7.5% |
| 72190 | 9.5% |
| 72199 | 9.5% |
| 72201 | 8.625% |
| 72202 | 9.5% |
| 72203 | 8.625% |
| 72204 | 8.625% |
| 72205 | 8.625% |
| 72206 | 9.5% |
| 72207 | 8.625% |
| 72209 | 8.625% |
| 72210 | 8.625% |
| 72211 | 8.625% |
| 72212 | 8.625% |
| 72214 | 8.625% |
| 72215 | 8.625% |
| 72216 | 8.625% |
| 72217 | 8.625% |
| 72219 | 8.625% |
| 72221 | 8.625% |
| 72222 | 8.625% |
| 72223 | 8.625% |
| 72225 | 8.625% |
| 72227 | 8.625% |
| 72231 | 9.5% |
| 72260 | 8.625% |
| 72295 | 8.625% |

## Selling into Pulaski County: Arkansas rules

- **What's taxable:** At the state level, SaaS is exempt, clothing is taxable, groceries are partly taxable and digital goods are taxable.
- **Economic nexus:** Arkansas economic nexus applies once your sales into the state exceed $100,000 or 200 separate transactions in the current or prior calendar year. Either threshold creates an obligation.
- **Filing:** Arkansas assigns monthly, quarterly, or annual filing based on tax volume. Returns are due the 20th of the month following the reporting period.

More in the [Arkansas sales tax guide](/sales-tax-guides/usa/arkansas).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the sales tax rate in Pulaski County, AR?

The most common combined sales tax rate in Pulaski County, AR is 8.625% as of September 2026: 6.5% state, 1% county and 1.125% city. Rates across the county's 43 ZIP codes range from 7.5% to 9.5%, depending on the city and special districts. Arkansas's state rate is 6.5%, so local taxes add 2.125% here.

### Why do sales tax rates differ within Pulaski County?

Local sales taxes follow city and district boundaries, and ZIP codes don't. Of the 43 ZIP codes in Pulaski County, 21 carry 8.625% and the rest range from 7.5% to 9.5%, usually because the ZIP lies in a city or special taxing district with its own tax. Always rate a sale by the delivery address, not the county or ZIP alone.

### Which places in Pulaski County have their own sales tax?

6 of the 11 places in Pulaski County levy a city sales tax on top of the state and county rates. The highest combined rates are in North Little Rock (9.5%), Jacksonville (9.5%), Little Rock Air Force Base (9.5%), Maumelle (9.5%) and Sherwood (9.5%).

### Do I need to collect Pulaski County sales tax if I'm based out of state?

Only once you have nexus in Arkansas. Arkansas economic nexus applies once your sales into the state exceed $100,000 or 200 separate transactions in the current or prior calendar year. Either threshold creates an obligation. After you register, you collect Arkansas sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Pulaski County.

### What does Arkansas tax?

At the state level, SaaS is exempt, clothing is taxable, groceries are partly taxable and digital goods are taxable. The Arkansas sales tax guide covers exemptions and local exceptions.