Flagstaff, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 86001

Coconino County, Arizona — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

40,776
18/sq mi: $64,626
Median income: $589,100
Median home value: 56.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 86001 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2290.8 square miles in Flagstaff, Coconino County, Arizona. The area is home to 40,776 residents, producing a population density of 18 people per square mile, and falls within the Phoenix time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 86001 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 86001 sits at $64,626 (11% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $38,734. The poverty rate stands at 22.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $589,100 (75% above the state average) with median rent at $1,610 per month, and 36.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 86001 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 56.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.8, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Coconino County, so you can benchmark 86001 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 86001

Health care and social assistance

254
Accommodation and food services

209
Professional, scientific, and technical services

185
Retail trade

163
Other services (except public administration)

126

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 86001, Flagstaff, AZ · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

40,776

Population

2290.8

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86001?

23.8

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 66.8%

African American 1.8%

Asian 3.1%

American Indian or Alaska Native 12.0%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%

Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%

Hispanic or Latino 15.6%

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

$38,734

Per Capita Income

22.8%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

15.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 86001 ranks nationally

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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,823

Total Housing Units

13,990

Occupied Units

1,833

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.8%

Renter 63.2%

$589,100

Median Home Value

+75% vs state

$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

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

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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.