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 Moderate-density area
- $90,096
- Median income Above-median income area
- $395,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Colorado City, Mohave County, Arizona, home to 6,085 residents across 68.9 square miles, a density of 88 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 86021 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,096 (24% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,209. The poverty rate is 18.1%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $395,300 (17% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 61.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,495.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 18.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mohave County, so 86021 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 86021
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Colorado City, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86021.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Manufacturing 8
Manufacturing
8 establishments
- Retail trade 8
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 8
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Finance and insurance 7
Finance and insurance
7 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 86021, Colorado City, 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
6,085
Population
68.9
Area (sq mi)
88
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 86021?
18.5
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
0.0%
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?
$90,096
Median Household Income
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$21,209
Per Capita Income
18.1%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 86021 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Colorado City, AZ household income vs. every Arizona ZIP code
Median household income among 372 reporting Arizona ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$90,096 Top 23% higher than 77% of 372 Arizona 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,025housing units
1,025
Total Housing Units
963
Occupied Units
62
Vacant Units
5.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$395,300
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 86021 vs 84784 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84784 | Hildale, UT | 2,745 | 4.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 86021, 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 (6,085 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 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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