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Williams, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 86046

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

6,090
2/sq mi
$79,095
Median income
$418,700
Median home value
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86046 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 86046 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3806.3 square miles in Williams, Coconino County, Arizona. The area is home to 6,090 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 86046 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 86046 sits at $79,095 (9% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $35,506. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $418,700 (24% above the state average) with median rent at $1,204 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 86046 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 86046 sits relative to Arizona and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 86046

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86046.

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 86046, Williams, 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

6,090

Population

3806.3

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86046?

46.2

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 71.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%

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?

$79,095

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$35,506

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 86046 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,095 Top 39% higher than 61% 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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,577

Total Housing Units

2,718

Occupied Units

859

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$418,700

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$1,204

Median Rent

2002

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

+14.7%

YoY Change (2024)

429

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+329%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 86046 have increased 14.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +329% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +9.4% 226
2021 +21.9% 275
2022 +25.8% 346
2023 +8.0% 374
2024 +14.7% 429

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 214 business establishments in ZIP 86046, employing approximately 2,142 people with a combined annual payroll of $84,108,000.

214

Businesses

2,142

Employees

$84.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 72 33.6%
Retail trade 34 15.9%
Construction 24 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 13 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 5.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 5.1%
Transportation and warehousing 9 4.2%
Manufacturing 7 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 3.3%
Health care and social assistance 6 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.8%
Finance and insurance 5 2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 1.4%
Utilities 3 1.4%

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

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Related Areas

Coconino County Williams, AZ Arizona

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 86046 in? ▼
ZIP code 86046 (Williams) 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 86046? ▼
ZIP code 86046 in Williams, AZ has a population of 6,090 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86046? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 86046 is $79,095, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86046? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 86046 is $418,700, which is 51% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86046? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 86046 is White at 71.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86046? ▼
ZIP code 86046 has 214 business establishments employing approximately 2,142 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 86046? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 86046 are: Accommodation and food services (72), Retail trade (34), Construction (24). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 86046? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 86046 increased by 14.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 329%. 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 86046? ▼
In ZIP code 86046, 45.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% 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 86046? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 86046 is 23.5 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 86046? ▼
In ZIP code 86046, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86046? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86046 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Williams, AZ

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
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FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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