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Pine Bluff, Arkansas · ZIP 71603

Pine Bluff — ZIP 71603

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Pine Bluff (71603) scores 35/100 — Below Average for Pine Bluff. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $103K.

35OUT OF 100

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 index47/100
Avg math proficiency19%
Avg reading proficiency18%
Schools nearby11

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index76/100
Typical home value$103K
Median rent$842/mo

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

$103K

Median Rent

$842/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 8 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
FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY HAZEL ST PINE BLUFFKG–05469
52%
32%
COLEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL02–05426
16%
12%
WATSON CHAPEL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL06–08334
7%
15%
WATSON CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOL09–12593
3%
12%
FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY DOWNTOWN PINE BLUFFKG–03245Not reportedNot reported
FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY SOUTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL PINE BLUFF06–08236Not reportedNot reported
FRIENDSHIP ACADEMY LITTLE ROCK ELEMENTARYKG–05200Not reportedNot reported
EDGEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–01199Not reportedNot reported
FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY SOUTHEAST PINE BLUFF09–1076Not reportedNot reported
FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY NORTH LITTLE ROCK ELEMENTARYKG–0362Not reportedNot reported
FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY LITTLE ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL06–0862Not reportedNot 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.

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

29,274

Median Income

$53K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

41 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 71603 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 71603 has a school score of 47/100. 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 71603 is approximately $103K. 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 71603 in Pine Bluff has an overall NeighborScore of 35/100. 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.