ZIP 71602 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Pine Bluff city, AR (71602)

Median Income

$54,936

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+557

Wealth inflow

Population

15,922

Unemployment

6.0%

2.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 557 for ZIP 71602 (Pine Bluff city, AR) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

6.0%+63% vs US avg

Self-Employed

6.0%-2% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

14.9%+27% vs US avg

320

Establishments

5,748

Employees

~18 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.5%
Construction5.2%
Manufacturing15.0%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Retail trade9.9%
Transportation, utilities6.5%
Information0.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.5%
Professional, scientific, management6.9%
Education, health care, social26.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.2%
Other services3.8%
Public administration12.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 71602 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1.8%, median income fell 8.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 2.4%.

Median Income

$54,936

-27% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate