Colorado City, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 86021

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

6,085
88/sq mi
$90,096
Median income
$395,300
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Colorado City pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
88
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86021 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 86021 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.9 square miles in Colorado City, Mohave County, Arizona. The area is home to 6,085 residents, producing a population density of 88 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 86021 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 86021 sits at $90,096 (24% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $21,209. The poverty rate stands at 18.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $395,300 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $1,495 per month, and 61.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 86021 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 18.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mohave County, so you can benchmark 86021 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 86021

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86021.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 86021, Colorado City, AZ · 2023 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

6,085

Population

68.9

Area (sq mi)

88

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86021?

18.5

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$90,096

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$21,209

Per Capita Income

18.1%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 86021 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$90,096 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,025

Total Housing Units

963

Occupied Units

62

Vacant Units

5.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.7%
Renter 38.3%

$395,300

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$1,495

Median Rent

1998

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 85 business establishments in ZIP 86021, employing approximately 859 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,687,000.

85

Businesses

859

Employees

$33.7M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 27 31.8%
Manufacturing 8 9.4%
Retail trade 8 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 9.4%
Finance and insurance 7 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 6 7.1%
Accommodation and food services 5 5.9%
Educational services 4 4.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 3.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
84784 Hildale, UT 2,745 4.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 86021 in?
ZIP code 86021 (Colorado City) is located in Mohave County, Arizona. Mohave County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mohave-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 86021?
ZIP code 86021 in Colorado City, AZ has a population of 6,085 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86021?
The median household income in ZIP 86021 is $90,096, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86021?
The median home value in ZIP 86021 is $395,300, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86021?
The largest racial group in ZIP 86021 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86021?
ZIP code 86021 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 859 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 86021?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 86021 are: Construction (27), Manufacturing (8), Retail trade (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 86021?
In ZIP code 86021, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 86021?
In ZIP code 86021, approximately 61.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86021?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86021 is 18.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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