Pine Bluff, AR — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 71601 serves a portion of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, within Jefferson County. This community is home to approximately 46,825 residents, with a median age of 29.8 years. The median household income of $48,391 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $179,046 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 62% owner-occupied and 38% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Pine Bluff is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 93 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 32% and an unemployment rate of 9.2%, 71601 reflects the economic character of Jefferson County in Arkansas.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 46,825 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 10,889 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $48,391 | ↓ 28% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $179,046 | ↓ 41% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 93 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 9.2% | ↑ 136% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 12.5% | ↑ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 32% | ↓ 9% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 29.8 yrs | ↓ 22% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 62% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 38% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 23,880 | — |