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Prescott, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 86303

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

17,082
49/sq mi
$72,359
Median income
$563,000
Median home value
41.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
49
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86303 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 86303 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 345.8 square miles in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona. The area is home to 17,082 residents, producing a population density of 49 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 86303 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 86303 sits at $72,359 (0% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $52,162. The poverty rate stands at 12.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $563,000 (67% above the state average) with median rent at $1,365 per month, and 70.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 86303 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Yavapai County, so you can benchmark 86303 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 86303

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86303.

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 86303, Prescott, 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

17,082

Population

345.8

Area (sq mi)

49

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86303?

60.3

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

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?

$72,359

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$52,162

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

19.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 86303 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,359 Top 50% higher than 50% 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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.9%

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

What does housing look like?

12,059

Total Housing Units

9,590

Occupied Units

2,469

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$563,000

Median Home Value

+67% vs state

$1,365

Median Rent

1984

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

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

329

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+229%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 86303 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +229% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 217
2021 +17.0% 254
2022 +19.3% 303
2023 +2.5% 310
2024 +5.9% 329

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 532 business establishments in ZIP 86303, employing approximately 3,530 people with a combined annual payroll of $140,062,000.

532

Businesses

3,530

Employees

$140.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 95 17.9%
Retail trade 69 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 61 11.5%
Health care and social assistance 59 11.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 54 10.2%
Construction 50 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 35 6.6%
Finance and insurance 33 6.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 5.3%
Wholesale trade 11 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.3%
Information 7 1.3%
Educational services 7 1.3%

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 86303 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 86303 ranks #3 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 86303 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 86303 ranks #2 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 4.9 mi
86301 Prescott, AZ 20,626 7.6 mi
86314 Prescott Valley, AZ 34,401 12.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Yavapai County

86314 standard
Prescott Valley, AZ
Pop: 34,401
86326 standard
Cottonwood, AZ
Pop: 23,344
86301 standard
Prescott, AZ
Pop: 20,626
86305 standard
Prescott, AZ
Pop: 17,356
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 86303 in? ▼
ZIP code 86303 (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 86303? ▼
ZIP code 86303 in Prescott, AZ has a population of 17,082 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86303? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 86303 is $72,359, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86303? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 86303 is $563,000, which is 102% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86303? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 86303 is White at 87.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86303? ▼
ZIP code 86303 has 532 business establishments employing approximately 3,530 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 86303? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 86303 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (95), Retail trade (69), Accommodation and food services (61). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 86303? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 86303 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 229%. 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 86303? ▼
In ZIP code 86303, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.9% 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 86303? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 86303 is 19.3 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 86303? ▼
In ZIP code 86303, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86303? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86303 is 12.4% 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 Prescott, 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.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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