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Pine bluff, AR — ZIP 71603

Population: 29,578 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 71603 (Pine bluff, AR) is $98,555 — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $115,000 after a median 65 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,058/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$98,555

Median home value

0.0%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$98,555
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
-2.0%
5-year appreciation
+7.1%
10-year appreciation
+54.8%
All-time peak (2024-07)
$103,745
House Price Index (state)
371.1 (+1.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$115,000
Median list price
$133,000
Median price per sqft
$75
1-year sale-price change
-14.8%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
62
For-sale inventory
173
Sale-to-list ratio
93.1%
Active listings
144
1-year forecast
-1.5%
New listings (monthly)
33

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,058/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$782/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$787/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$955/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,239/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Charter schools
7
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMIES ARKANSAS, WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY HAZEL ST PINE BLUFF, FRIENDSHIP ACADEMY LITTLE ROCK ELEMENTARY, FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY LITTLE ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL, FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY SOUTHEAST PINE BLUFF, FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY DOWNTOWN PINE BLUFF

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.6 in
Annual snowfall
1.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,849
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,598

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (44 mi)
National parks include
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, Arkansas Post National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field (PBF) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field (PBF) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
JEFFERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-401 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
36.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.6%
Median annual property tax
$874
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
54.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,350
Average weekly wage
$1,027
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
60

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 71603State medianUS median
Median home value$98,555$190,080$288,527
Median sale price$115,000$220,950$325,000
Median days on market65 days61 days51 days
Typical rent$1,058/mo$1,275/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$874$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 71603?
$98,555.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 71603?
$115,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 71603?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 71603?
Typical rent: $1,058/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 71603?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, earthquake.
Is ZIP 71603 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 71603?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 71603?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 71603?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 71603?
11 schools (6 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 71603 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 71603?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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