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 Low-density area
- $79,095
- Median income Near-median income area
- $418,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 86046 (Williams, AZ) rose +14.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 373.9 in 2023 to 428.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 86046 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Williams, Coconino County, Arizona, home to 6,090 residents across 3806.3 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 86046 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,095 (9% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,506. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $418,700 (24% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 83.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,204.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arizona and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 86046.
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 86046
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Williams, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86046.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
72 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Construction 24
Construction
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 13
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 11
Real estate and rental and leasing
11 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 86046, Williams, 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
6,090
Population
3806.3
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 86046?
46.2
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
5.9%
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?
$79,095
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$35,506
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 86046 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Williams, 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)
$79,095 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
3,577housing units
3,577
Total Housing Units
2,718
Occupied Units
859
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$418,700
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 86046, 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 (6,090 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 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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