71603 ZIP Code, Pine Bluff, AR
71603 is a ZIP code in Pine Bluff, Arkansas — mostly in Jefferson County (85% of its land), with smaller parts in Lincoln, Cleveland and Grant counties. It covers 168 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 71602, 71601 and 71665. 29,578 people live here in 11,496 households, more than in 9 of every 10 Arkansas ZIP codes. With about 176 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and owners and renters are mixed (64% own). Median household income is $53,130, below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Pine Bluff, AR
- County: Jefferson County
- Land area: 168 sq mi
- Population: 29,578
- Median household income: $53,130
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 29,578 |
| Households | 11,496 |
| Median household income | $53,130 |
| Income per person | $28,652 |
| Median age | 41 |
| Homeowners | 64.2% |
| Median home value | $121,600 |
| Median rent | $891 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.6% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.3% |
| Broadband internet | 82.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 2.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 7.9% |
| $10–15K | 4.8% |
| $15–25K | 9.8% |
| $25–35K | 11.0% |
| $35–50K | 14.2% |
| $50–75K | 18.1% |
| $75–100K | 14.8% |
| $100–150K | 12.0% |
| $150–200K | 4.1% |
| $200K+ | 3.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 11.7% |
| 10–19 | 11.6% |
| 20–24 | 5.6% |
| 25–34 | 14.3% |
| 35–44 | 10.6% |
| 45–54 | 11.5% |
| 55–64 | 14.8% |
| 65–74 | 12.3% |
| 75+ | 7.5% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 25.6% |
| Owned outright | 26.5% |
| Rented | 28.9% |
| Vacant | 19.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.7% |
| Townhome | 1.7% |
| 2–4 units | 3.7% |
| 5–19 units | 8.1% |
| 20+ units | 5.1% |
| Mobile / other | 8.8% |
Businesses in 71603
428 business establishments with 5,507 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 101
- Retail Trade: 98
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 49
- Accommodation and Food Services: 36
- Construction: 32
- Finance and Insurance: 24
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 18
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 16
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 71602 — Pine Bluff city, AR (10.9 mi)
- 71601 — Pine Bluff city, AR (11.9 mi)
- 71665 — Rison city, AR (13.3 mi)
- 72057 (13.7 mi)
- 71678 (16.4 mi)
- 72152 — Sherrill town, AR (17.4 mi)
- 71659 (17.6 mi)
- 71667 — Star City city, AR (18.9 mi)
Areas that include 71603
- Pine Bluff, AR ZIP codes — 3 ZIP codes
- Sulphur Springs, AR ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Jefferson County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Arkansas ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 6: highest median household income in Jefferson County
- No. 3 of 7: highest median home value in Jefferson County
- No. 4 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Jefferson County
- No. 5 of 7: lowest median age in Jefferson County
- No. 3 of 7: highest median age in Jefferson County
- No. 3 of 7: fastest population growth in Jefferson County
Mail every home in 71603
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 71603, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 71603 in?
- 71603 is a Pine Bluff, AR mailing address. By land area, 11% lies inside Pine Bluff and 3% lies inside Sulphur Springs; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 71603 in?
- 71603 is mostly in Jefferson County (85% of its land), with smaller parts in Lincoln, Cleveland and Grant counties.
- What is the population of 71603?
- About 29,578 people (±1,324), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 30,236.
- What is the median household income in 71603?
- $53,130 (±$4,238), compared with $60,773 for Arkansas as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 71603?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 71603 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 71603?
- The closest, measured center to center: 71602 (10.9 mi, Pine Bluff), 71601 (11.9 mi, Pine Bluff), 71665 (13.3 mi, Rison), 72057 (13.7 mi), 71678 (16.4 mi) and 72152 (17.4 mi, Sherrill).
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