Pine Bluff, Arkansas · ZIP 71601

Pine Bluff — ZIP 71601

Pine Bluff (71601) scores 33/100 — Below Average for Pine Bluff. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $45K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share28%

Property crime share72%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index41/100

Avg math proficiency9%

Avg reading proficiency11%

Schools nearby7

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index95/100

Typical home value$45K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$45K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,400

Violent Crime

677

Property Crime

1,723

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jefferson County, Arkansas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
PINE BLUFF LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY	KG–07	—	17%	8%
THIRTY-FOURTH AVE. ELEM. SCH.	KG–06	399	12%	14%
BROADMOOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–06	283	12%	12%
PINE BLUFF LIGHTHOUSE MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY	07–08	—	5%	15%
PINE BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL	10–12	688	4%	11%
DOLLARWAY HIGH SCHOOL	10–12	—	3%	8%
SOUTHEAST ARK COLLEGE CAREET CENTER	09–12	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

13,981

Median Income

$38K

Homeownership

52%

Median Age

34.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 71601 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 71601 has a school score of 41/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 71601 is approximately $45K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 71601 in Pine Bluff has an overall NeighborScore of 33/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.