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 Moderate-density area
- $72,359
- Median income Near-median income area
- $563,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 86303 (Prescott, AZ) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 310.1 in 2023 to 328.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 86303 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona, home to 17,082 residents across 345.8 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 86303 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,359 (0% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,162. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $563,000 (67% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 70.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,365.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yavapai County, so 86303 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 86303
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Prescott, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86303.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
95 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
69 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
61 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
54 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 86303, 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
17,082
Population
345.8
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 86303?
60.3
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
3.0%
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?
$72,359
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$52,162
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
19.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 86303 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Prescott, 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)
$72,359 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
12,059housing units
12,059
Total Housing Units
9,590
Occupied Units
2,469
Vacant Units
2.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$563,000
Median Home Value
+67% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 86303 vs 86313 →
ZIP 86303 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 86314
Prescott Valley (86314)
34,401 residents
- 86301
Prescott (86301)
20,626 residents
- 86303
Prescott (86303)
17,082 residents
- 86313 257
Prescott (86313)
257 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 86303 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 86303 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 86301
Prescott (86301)
$72,652 median income
- 86303
Prescott (86303)
$72,359 median income
- 86314
Prescott Valley (86314)
$69,208 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 86303, 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 (17,082 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 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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