Flagstaff, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 86001
Coconino County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,776
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,626
- Median income Near-median income area
- $589,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Flagstaff pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 37%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86001 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 86001 (Flagstaff, AZ) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 357.6 in 2023 to 371.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 86001 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona, with 40,776 residents across 2290.8 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 86001 reports a modest median household income of $64,626 (11% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,734. The poverty rate is 22.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $589,100 (75% above the average Arizona ZIP), with only 36.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,610.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.8, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Coconino County, so 86001 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 86001
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Flagstaff, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86001.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
254 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
209 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
185 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
163 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
126 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 86001, Flagstaff, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
40,776
Population
2290.8
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 86001?
23.8
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
5.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$64,626
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$38,734
Per Capita Income
22.8%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
15.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 86001 ranks nationally
Flagstaff, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$64,626 38th percentile higher than 38% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,823housing units
15,823
Total Housing Units
13,990
Occupied Units
1,833
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$589,100
Median Home Value
+75% vs state ZIP avg
$1,610
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
371
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+271%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 86001 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +271% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 231 |
| 2021 | +16.9% | 270 |
| 2022 | +22.3% | 330 |
| 2023 | +8.4% | 358 |
| 2024 | +3.8% | 371 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,451 business establishments in ZIP 86001, employing approximately 20,193 people with a combined annual payroll of $975,593,000.
1,451
Businesses
20,193
Employees
$975.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 254 | 17.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 209 | 14.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 185 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 163 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 126 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 125 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 94 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 76 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 53 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 46 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 21 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 1.4% |
| Information | 20 | 1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 86001 vs 86011 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86011 | Flagstaff, AZ | 6,362 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 86001, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (40,776 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 86001 in?
ZIP code 86001 (Flagstaff) is located in Coconino County, Arizona. Coconino County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/coconino-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 86001?
ZIP code 86001 in Flagstaff, AZ has a population of 40,776 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86001?
The median household income in ZIP 86001 is $64,626, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86001?
The median home value in ZIP 86001 is $589,100, which is 112% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86001?
The largest racial group in ZIP 86001 is White at 66.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86001?
ZIP code 86001 has 1,451 business establishments employing approximately 20,193 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 86001?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 86001 are: Health care and social assistance (254), Accommodation and food services (209), Professional, scientific, and technical services (185). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 86001?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 86001 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 271%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 86001?
In ZIP code 86001, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 86001?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 86001 is 15.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 86001?
In ZIP code 86001, approximately 36.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86001?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86001 is 22.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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