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 Moderate-density area
- $37,528
- Median income Below-median income area
- $80,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 71601 (Pine Bluff, AR) fell -7.5% from 2023 to 2024.
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,776. Economic pressure is pronounced: 29.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $80,000 (45% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $828; owner occupancy is 51.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 71601 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
83 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 32
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Finance and insurance 25
Finance and insurance
25 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 71601?
34.5
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
1.1%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$19,776
Per Capita Income
29.4%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
18.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71601 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Pine Bluff, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$37,528 14th percentile higher than 14% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,301housing units
6,301
Total Housing Units
4,578
Occupied Units
1,723
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$80,000
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 71601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 71601
Pine Bluff (71601)
17,327 residents
- 72004 1,311
Altheimer (72004)
1,311 residents
- 71659 104
Moscow (71659)
104 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 71601 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71601, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,327 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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