City

Pine Bluff, AR

4 ZIP codes  ·  Jefferson County  ·  Arkansas

👥43,255Population
💰$46,387Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$100,421Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 75% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 26.6%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 68.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.4%Race
White26.6%
Hispanic1.7%
Black68.3%
Asian0.5%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty19.3% ▲ 93% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 75% above avg
No HS Diploma277 (1%)
HS Graduate10,011 (37.7%)
Some College3,925 (14.8%)
Associates4,276 (16.1%)
Bachelors2,017 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree6,066 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad37.7%
Some College14.8%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.5%Renter: 38.5%Tenure
Owner61.5%
Renter38.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,387 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$100,420 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$841/mo
Total Housing Units20,570
Vacant Units4,199

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
54%
About Pine Bluff, AR

Pine Bluff is a city in Arkansas, located in Jefferson County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 43,255 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.12 years.

Economically, Pine Bluff is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,386 is below the national average. Approximately 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Pine Bluff is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $100,420, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $840 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pine Bluff is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (68.27%).

Pine Bluff, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Pine Bluff
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71601 13,981 $36,688 $67,800 $802 10.0% 25.5% 53.6%
71603 29,274 $51,019 $116,000 $859 7.9% 32.3% 65.3%