ZIP Code 71603 - Pine Bluff Arkansas
Overview
ZIP Code 71603 is located in Pine Bluff Arkansas. Portions of 71603 are also in Sulphur Springs (Jefferson County) and Spring Township (Jefferson County) and Talladega Township and Whiteville Township (Jefferson County) and Vaugine Township and Niven Township (Jefferson County) and Hudgin Township and Spring Township (Lincoln County) and Darysaw Township and Madison Township (Grant County) and Melton Township and Whiteville Township (Cleveland County) and Washington Township (Jefferson County). 71603 is primarily within Jefferson County, with some portions in Cleveland County and Grant County. Regionally, 71603 is located in Metro Little Rock.
ZIP Code 71603 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Pine Bluff |
| Primary County | Jefferson County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 30,604 |
| Area Code(s) | 327 / 870 |
| Current Time | CDT |
ZIP Code 71603 Map
71603 Demographics
71603 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Arkansas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 71603 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 71603 is African American. The current unemployment level in 71603 is 4.2%.
| Population | 30,604 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 168 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,146 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,089 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $431,980 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 62.23% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 89.6% |
71603 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,763 | 36.02% |
| Black | 18,521 | 61.99% |
| Hispanic | 300 | 1% |
| Asian | 144 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 115 | 0.38% |
71603 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 264 | 6.96% |
| Black | 3,430 | 90.43% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 1.48% |
| Asian | 40 | 1.05% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
71603 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,364 | 6.68% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,379 | 16.55% |
| High School Diploma | 7,466 | 36.58% |
| No High School Diploma | 314 | 1.54% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,078 | 5.28% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,141 | 20.29% |
| Associates Degree | 1,228 | 6.02% |
| Masters Degree | 1,047 | 5.13% |
| Professional Degree | 254 | 1.24% |
| Doctorate Degree | 140 | 0.69% |
71603 Geography
| Coordinates | 34.12879181, -92.09099579 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Cities/Towns in 71603 | Sulphur Springs (Jefferson County)Spring Township (Jefferson County)Talladega TownshipWhiteville Township (Jefferson County)Vaugine TownshipNiven Township (Jefferson County)Hudgin TownshipSpring Township (Lincoln County)Darysaw TownshipMadison Township (Grant County)Melton TownshipWhiteville Township (Cleveland County)Washington Township (Jefferson County) |
| Region | Metro Little Rock |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Pine Bluff, AR Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR |
| Time Zone | Central Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Chicago |
| Area | 182 Square Miles |
71603 Schools
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71603 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 35c - Pleistocene Fluvial Terraces | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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