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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
$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 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 Arizona average), while per-capita income is $38,734. Poverty here runs at 22.8%, with unemployment measured 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.

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. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Coconino County, letting you compare 86001 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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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

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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

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

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Related Areas

Coconino County Flagstaff, AZ Arizona

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.