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Pine Bluff, AR
City in Jefferson County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 71601, 71603.
Population
39,743
Land area
44.2sq mi
People per sq mi
900
ZIP codes
2
Pine Bluff and its ZIP codes
Pine Bluff at a glance
- Pine Bluff is about 15 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 10th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $42,718 a year, 30% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,400 (52% below Arkansas) and median rent is $855 a month.
Local data for Pine Bluff, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools16
- Colleges4
- Libraries2
- Banks15
- Post Offices3
- Parks11
- Grocery Stores17
- Restaurants128
- Affordable Housing11
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places47
Housing and community stats
Pine Bluff, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,718
Poverty rate
24.0%
Median home value
$89,400
Median rent
$855/mo
Homeownership
51.6%
Bachelor's or higher
20.2%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,058), German Americans (771), Mexican Americans (757).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Pine Bluff.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,758
24,907 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,232
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$586M
FY 2026, $8,714 per person
How people get to work
Pine Bluff, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.5%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pine Bluff, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
611
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
273
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
53.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone47 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pine Bluff, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.7%
U.S. 33.3% +15.4 pts
Diabetes
18.7%
U.S. 12.1% +6.6 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Pine Bluff
2 in or overlapping Pine Bluff. Population shown
Cities near Pine Bluff
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White HallCity | 6.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Sulphur SpringsCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 5.5 |
| AltheimerCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| SherrillTown | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| WabbasekaTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| TuckerCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| WoodlawnCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| RedfieldCity | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| StavesCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| RisonCity | 20 mi | 3.3 |
| GradyCity | 20 mi | 3 |
| Star CityCity | 21 mi | 4.8 |
| SheridanCity | 23 mi | 12.4 |
| HumphreyCity | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| HensleyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1 |
| EnglandCity | 24 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pine Bluff, AR in?
- Pine Bluff is in Jefferson County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Pine Bluff, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pine Bluff include 71601, 71603.
- What is the population of Pine Bluff, AR?
- About 39,743 people live in Pine Bluff, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pine Bluff?
- Nearby places include White Hall (6.5 mi), Sulphur Springs (7.3 mi), Altheimer (12 mi), Sherrill (13 mi), Wabbaseka (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023