71601 ZIP Code — Pine Bluff, AR

Jefferson County, Arkansas

ZIP code 71601 is located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, within Jefferson County. It covers approximately 115.36 square miles and serves a population of 13,550 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 71601

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $67,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.

Median household income is $34,870. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (18%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 71601 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

13,550

population

115.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

71601 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 71601

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 71601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pine Bluff	Acceptable
Pine Bluff	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72004 Altheimer (10.3 mi) 72152 Sherrill (11.3 mi) 71603 Pine Bluff (12.6 mi) 71602 White Hall (13.6 mi) 72175 Wabbaseka (15.8 mi) 71644 Grady (17.7 mi) 72168 Tucker (17.9 mi) 71667 Star City (17.9 mi) 72079 Jefferson (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,550
Population density	117 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	115.36 sq mi
Water area	6.72 sq mi
Latitude	34.1969
Longitude	-91.9049
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.6%	57.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	28.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	12.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.1%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

13,550

Population

117

People per sq mi

33.3

Median age

$34,870

Median household income

$18,841

Per capita income

$67,300

Median home value

$809

Median monthly rent

54.9%

Home ownership

31.7%

Poverty rate

12.0%

Unemployment

4,438

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

470

Under 5

532

376

5–9

427

251

10–14

284

690

15–19

782

687

20–24

778

800

25–34

908

658

35–44

745

598

45–54

677

428

55–59

486

373

60–64

423

685

65–74

777

243

75–84

276

85+

104

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,718	20.1%
18 and over	10,832	79.9%
65 and over	2,177	16.1%
Median age	33.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 79.1%

White 12.6%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Other race 1.4%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	11,023	79.1%
White	1,753	12.6%
Two or more races	475	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	380	2.7%
Other race	189	1.4%
Asian	88	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	22	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.6%	57.8%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	28.0%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	12.1%	15.7%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.1%	4.0%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 10.2%

$15k–$25k 19.9%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 17.4%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	10.2%
$15k–$25k	19.9%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	17.4%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	6.8%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$34,870

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.7%

$50k–$100k 45.3%

$100k–$150k 9.4%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 7.0%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$67,300
Median rent / month	$809
Owner occupied	54.9%
Renter occupied	45.1%
Vacant	27.0%
Single-family detached	76.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.6%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	22.2%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	15.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	32.4%
3 bedrooms	48.7%
4 bedrooms	6.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.2%
1 vehicle	41.6%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	15.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.4%
Electricity	40.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,294	26.8%
Cohabiting couple	168	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,075	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	2,295	47.5%
Households with children under 18	1,189	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,584	32.8%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.6%	49.0%
Married	32.3%	26.2%
Separated	1.5%	5.4%
Widowed	5.8%	7.4%
Divorced	12.8%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 41.4%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	200	5.1%
Kindergarten	54	1.4%
Elementary school	1,146	29.1%
High school	457	11.6%
College / grad school	2,086	52.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.9%

Retail trade 11.4%

Professional & management 8.2%

Finance & real estate 7.5%

Public administration 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Other services 5.1%

Construction 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	28.2%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	21.1%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	10.6%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	3.5%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.4

Poverty

All people 31.7%

Under 18 years 50.9%

18 and over 26.1%

Married-couple families 22.4%

Female-led households 38.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.3%
Retirement income	17.1%
Supplemental Security	11.4%
Cash public assistance	10.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.7%
High blood pressure	47.2%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	17.5%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	12.9%
Arthritis	24.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	38.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.9%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	28.3%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	19.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.2%
Visited dentist	45.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	30.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	647	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	44.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.8%
Public insurance	59.0%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,548	92.6%
Spanish	80	0.6%
Other Indo-European	29	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	50	0.4%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,387	98.8%
Born in same state	13,349	98.5%
Born in different state	11,321	83.5%
Foreign born	38	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	163	1.2%
Not a US citizen	30	18.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	539	4%
Italian	253	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	107	0.8%
English	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	91.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 71601

What city is ZIP code 71601 in?

ZIP code 71601 is primarily assigned to Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 71601 in?

ZIP code 71601 falls within Jefferson County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 71601?

32% of residents in ZIP code 71601 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 71601?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 71601?

Health data for ZIP code 71601 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 71601 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 71601 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 71601 in?

ZIP code 71601 observes the CST timezone.