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Prescott, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 86301

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

20,626
257/sq mi
$72,652
Median income
$515,400
Median home value
35.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Prescott pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
257
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86301 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 86301 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona, with 20,626 residents across 80.1 square miles, a density of 257 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

ZIP 86301 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,652 (0% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $42,098. The poverty rate stands at 12.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. Housing costs here run $515,400 for a typical home value (53% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,597 a month; 67.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 86301 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Yavapai County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 86301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Prescott, AZ

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86301.

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 86301, Prescott, 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

20,626

Population

80.1

Area (sq mi)

257

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86301?

56.3

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 81.3%
African American 0.7%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

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?

$72,652

Median Household Income

+0% vs state

$42,098

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

18.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 86301 ranks nationally

Prescott, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,652 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.9%

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

What does housing look like?

14,045

Total Housing Units

12,438

Occupied Units

1,607

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.9%
Renter 32.1%

$515,400

Median Home Value

+53% vs state

$1,597

Median Rent

1994

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

+6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

318

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+218%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 86301 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +218% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 215
2021 +18.2% 254
2022 +15.2% 293
2023 +2.3% 299
2024 +6.4% 318

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 1,216 business establishments in ZIP 86301, employing approximately 16,887 people with a combined annual payroll of $862,719,000.

1,216

Businesses

16,887

Employees

$862.7M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 197 16.2%
Retail trade 142 11.7%
Construction 134 11.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 125 10.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 116 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 112 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 108 8.9%
Finance and insurance 73 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 3.8%
Manufacturing 42 3.5%
Wholesale trade 32 2.6%
Educational services 24 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 16 1.3%
Information 15 1.2%
Utilities 6 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.3%

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 86301 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 86301 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 86301 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 86301 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
86313 Prescott, AZ 257 3.0 mi
86303 Prescott, AZ 17,082 7.6 mi
86314 Prescott Valley, AZ 34,401 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Yavapai County

86314 standard
Prescott Valley, AZ
Pop: 34,401
86326 standard
Cottonwood, AZ
Pop: 23,344
86305 standard
Prescott, AZ
Pop: 17,356
86303 standard
Prescott, AZ
Pop: 17,082
86323 standard
Chino Valley, AZ
Pop: 15,822
86322 standard
Camp Verde, AZ
Pop: 11,480

Related Areas

Yavapai County Prescott, AZ Arizona

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 86301 in? ▼
ZIP code 86301 (Prescott) is located in Yavapai County, Arizona. Yavapai County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/yavapai-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 86301? ▼
ZIP code 86301 in Prescott, AZ has a population of 20,626 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86301? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 86301 is $72,652, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86301? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 86301 is $515,400, which is 85% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86301? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 86301 is White at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86301? ▼
ZIP code 86301 has 1,216 business establishments employing approximately 16,887 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 86301? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 86301 are: Health care and social assistance (197), Retail trade (142), Construction (134). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 86301? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 86301 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 218%. 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 86301? ▼
In ZIP code 86301, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.9% 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 86301? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 86301 is 18.1 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 86301? ▼
In ZIP code 86301, approximately 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86301? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86301 is 12.4% 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.