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U.S. ZIP Code · AR71603

Jefferson County

Typical home value

$100,577[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.9%
5-year / yr
+2.9%
10-year / yr
+4.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-64.6%
vs metro
vs state
-45.7%
ZIP 71603 location in AR
Location of ZIP 71603 in AR

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 71603 is worth $100,577. Over the past year, values have risen 0.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $833 a month — a 9.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$833[2]
Gross yield
9.9%[2]
Cap rate
6.0%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$693[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Jefferson County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
29,578[3]
Median household income
$53,130[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Jefferson County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-213[5]
Moved in
1,175
Moved out
1,388

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
1
  • WATSON CHAPEL HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    639 students

  • COLEMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades 2–5 · WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    469 students

  • FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY HAZEL ST PINE BLUFF

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMIES ARKANSAS

    458 students

  • WATSON CHAPEL JR. HIGH SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · WATSON CHAPEL SCHOOL DISTRICT

    392 students

  • SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT

    390 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield9.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.0%
Annual rent$10,000

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$509
Loan principal$80,462
Down payment$20,115
Total interest paid$102,625

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.78
Monthly cost to own$650
Monthly rent$833

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
[3]

Rankings

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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 71603?
The typical home in 71603 is worth $100,577, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 71603?
Home values in 71603 are up 0.9% over the past year, and up 2.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 71603?
A typical home in 71603 rents for about $833 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 71603?
The effective property tax rate in 71603 is 0.7% — roughly $693 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 71603?
ZIP code 71603 has a population of 29,578 and a median household income of $53,130.

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