PlainZIP

Pine Bluff, AR · standard

ZIP Code 71601

Jefferson County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

17,327
61/sq mi
$37,528
Median income
$80,000
Median home value
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pine Bluff pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
61
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71601 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 71601 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, home to 17,327 residents across 284.0 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 71601 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,528 (34% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $19,776. Local economic indicators show a 29.4% poverty rate alongside 10.7% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $80,000 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $828 per month, and 51.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jefferson County, so you can benchmark 71601 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 71601

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pine Bluff, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71601.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 71601, Pine Bluff, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

17,327

Population

284.0

Area (sq mi)

61

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 71601?

34.5

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 13.9%
African American 80.7%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$37,528

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$19,776

Per Capita Income

29.4%

Poverty Rate

10.7%

Unemployment Rate

18.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 71601 ranks nationally

Pine Bluff, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$37,528 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,301

Total Housing Units

4,578

Occupied Units

1,723

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.6%
Renter 48.4%

$80,000

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$828

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 351 business establishments in ZIP 71601, employing approximately 6,288 people with a combined annual payroll of $328,392,000.

351

Businesses

6,288

Employees

$328.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 83 23.6%
Accommodation and food services 44 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 36 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 32 9.1%
Finance and insurance 25 7.1%
Wholesale trade 20 5.7%
Manufacturing 19 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 4.8%
Construction 10 2.9%
Information 8 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.7%
Utilities 3 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 71601 vs 71659 →

ZIP 71601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71601 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
71659 Moscow, AR 104 7.6 mi
72004 Altheimer, AR 1,311 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson County

71603 standard
Pine Bluff, AR
Pop: 34,343
71602 standard
White Hall, AR
Pop: 17,982
72132 standard
Redfield, AR
Pop: 3,242
72168 standard
Tucker, AR
Pop: 1,834
72004 standard
Altheimer, AR
Pop: 1,311
72079 standard
Jefferson, AR
Pop: 786

Related Areas

Jefferson County Pine Bluff, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 71601 in? ▼
ZIP code 71601 (Pine Bluff) is located in Jefferson County, Arkansas. Jefferson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 71601? ▼
ZIP code 71601 in Pine Bluff, AR has a population of 17,327 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71601? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 71601 is $37,528, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71601? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 71601 is $80,000, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71601? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 71601 is African American at 80.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71601? ▼
ZIP code 71601 has 351 business establishments employing approximately 6,288 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71601? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71601 are: Retail trade (83), Accommodation and food services (44), Other services (except public administration) (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71601? ▼
In ZIP code 71601, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 71601? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71601 is 18.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 71601? ▼
In ZIP code 71601, approximately 51.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71601? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71601 is 29.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.