Pine Bluff, AR · standard
ZIP Code 71603
Jefferson County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 34,343
- 75/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $53,130
- Median income Below-median income area
- $121,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-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, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 17th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 75
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 71603 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 71603 (Pine Bluff, AR) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 184.7 in 2023 to 187.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 71603 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, with 34,343 residents across 458.5 square miles, a density of 75 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 71603 reports a modest median household income of $53,130 (6% below the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,652. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 8.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $121,600 (17% below the average Arkansas ZIP), and median rent is $891; owner occupancy is 64.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jefferson County, so 71603 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 71603
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pine Bluff, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 71603.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
101 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
98 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 36
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Construction 32
Construction
32 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 71603, 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
34,343
Population
458.5
Area (sq mi)
75
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 71603?
41.0
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
2.0%
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?
$53,130
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$28,652
Per Capita Income
15.3%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 71603 ranks nationally
Pine Bluff, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$53,130 18th percentile higher than 18% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,188housing units
14,188
Total Housing Units
11,496
Occupied Units
2,692
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$121,600
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$891
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.7%
YoY Change (2024)
188
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+88%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 71603 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 137 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 151 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 171 |
| 2023 | +8.1% | 185 |
| 2024 | +1.7% | 188 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 428 business establishments in ZIP 71603, employing approximately 5,507 people with a combined annual payroll of $258,797,000.
428
Businesses
5,507
Employees
$258.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 101 | 23.6% |
| Retail trade | 98 | 22.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 49 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 32 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 1.6% |
| Information | 7 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.4% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.7% |
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 71603 vs 71602 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71602 | White Hall, AR | 17,982 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 71603, 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 (34,343 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 71603 in?
ZIP code 71603 (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 71603?
ZIP code 71603 in Pine Bluff, AR has a population of 34,343 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 71603?
The median household income in ZIP 71603 is $53,130, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 71603?
The median home value in ZIP 71603 is $121,600, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 71603?
The largest racial group in ZIP 71603 is African American at 62.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 71603?
ZIP code 71603 has 428 business establishments employing approximately 5,507 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 71603?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 71603 are: Health care and social assistance (101), Retail trade (98), Other services (except public administration) (49). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 71603?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 71603 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 71603?
In ZIP code 71603, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.6% 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 71603?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 71603 is 23.2 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 71603?
In ZIP code 71603, approximately 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71603?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 71603 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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