The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 71602 sells for about $178,000, or $105 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 54 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 71602 — Pine Bluff
The 71602 housing market shows steady growth with a 5.2% year-over-year increase in median prices to $178,000. Market activity remains moderate with a 3.2-month supply, indicating a balanced environment for buyers and sellers. Figures for specific metrics like active inventory and price cuts are based on current market observations.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local professionals seeking a suburban environment with access to the Pine Bluff employment core and a quieter residential atmosphere.
Median prices moved up 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 54 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 94.3% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 12.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 71602, Jefferson County AR
The area is served by the White Hall School District, which is generally regarded as a stable and well-performing district within Jefferson County.
The region is subject to standard Arkansas climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and potential tornado activity; flood risk varies by specific parcel location.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Pine Bluff metro area, with local development focused on residential expansion and support services for the nearby military and industrial sectors.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Disabled Veteran Total Property Tax Exemption: Provides a 100% exemption from all ad valorem real property taxes on the principal homestead. Formula: Net Ad Valorem Tax Due = $0.00. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Senior and Disabled Assessment Freeze: Freezes the assessed taxable value of the homestead at the prevailing assessed value at the time the owner becomes eligible or purchases the property. State (Arkansas) — Arkansas State Homestead Property Tax Credit: Provides a direct reduction against ad valorem property taxes up to $350.00 (increased to $350 by Act 655 of 2009; further statutory increases may apply up to $425 depending on legislative session). Formula: Final Tax Due = max($0, Gross Ad Valorem Tax - Homestead Credit). State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Amendment 79 Assessment Growth Caps (Assessment Limitation): Caps annual assessed value growth following a countywide reappraisal: homestead parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 5% per year, and non-homestead residential parcel taxable assessments cannot increase by more than 10% per year until taxable assessment reaches… State (Arkansas) — Arkansas Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment Ratio and Valuation: Imposes an ad valorem property tax based on a uniform statutory assessment ratio of 20% of true market value.
Residents primarily commute via US-65 toward Pine Bluff for employment, with a typical drive time of 15-20 minutes.
The area features access to local parks and community facilities in White Hall, with proximity to the Arkansas River and regional outdoor recreation areas.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from local workers and families, with limited new multi-family construction reported.
The economy is anchored by the Pine Bluff metro area, with significant employment in government, education, and regional manufacturing.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with US-65 serving as the main arterial corridor for regional connectivity.
Development is primarily focused on infill residential projects and small-scale commercial expansion along the US-65 corridor.
The Jefferson County Assessor maintains property valuations based on periodic reappraisals to ensure equitable taxation.
Parcels are subject to White Hall School District taxes and standard county-wide levies for emergency services and infrastructure.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail risk common to central Arkansas.
Arkansas is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for efficient processing of defaults under statutory notice requirements.
Sellers are required to provide a property disclosure statement detailing known material defects at the time of sale.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Crenshaw Springs Water Park4.31.5 mi
- Pine Bluff Convention Center4.18.7 mi
- Saracen Casino Resort4.110.8 mi
- Crenshaw Springs Water Park4.31.5 mi
- Tar Camp Park4.411.8 mi
- AGFC Governor Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center4.78.5 mi
- Arkansas Railroad Museum4.99.1 mi
- Arkansas Railroad Museum4.99.1 mi
- Arts & Science Center-Se Arkansas4.68.4 mi
- Tar Camp Park4.411.8 mi
- AGFC Governor Mike Huckabee Delta Rivers Nature Center4.78.5 mi
- Pine Bluff Regional Park4.28.4 mi
- Pine Bluff Parks & Recreation4.48 mi
- Harbor Oaks Golf Club3.98.4 mi
- Dillard's Clearance Center410.5 mi
- 530 Flea Market4.21.6 mi
- Jefferson Square Shopping Center49.2 mi
- Dollar General4.17.9 mi
- Carpenters Produce & Fish4.79.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Community park providing recreational space and sports facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.