Prescott, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 86305
Yavapai County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,356
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $80,436
- Median income Near-median income area
- $655,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Prescott pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86305 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 86305 (Prescott, AZ) rose +4.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 287.7 in 2023 to 300.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 86305 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona, home to 17,356 residents across 3214.1 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 86305 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,436 (11% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,829. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 3.2%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $655,600 (94% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 80.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,189.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arizona and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 86305.
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 86305
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Prescott, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86305.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
138 establishments
- Construction
Construction
93 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
93 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
60 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
56 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 86305, 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
17,356
Population
3214.1
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 86305?
62.8
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
4.5%
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?
$80,436
Median Household Income
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$57,829
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 86305 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)
$80,436 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
11,016housing units
11,016
Total Housing Units
9,571
Occupied Units
1,445
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$655,600
Median Home Value
+94% vs state ZIP avg
$1,189
Median Rent
1995
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
+4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
301
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+201%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 86305 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +201% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 205 |
| 2021 | +14.9% | 236 |
| 2022 | +19.2% | 281 |
| 2023 | +2.4% | 288 |
| 2024 | +4.6% | 301 |
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 681 business establishments in ZIP 86305, employing approximately 4,732 people with a combined annual payroll of $233,239,000.
681
Businesses
4,732
Employees
$233.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 138 | 20.3% |
| Construction | 93 | 13.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 93 | 13.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 60 | 8.8% |
| Retail trade | 56 | 8.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 46 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 33 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.2% |
| Information | 8 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.9% |
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 86305, 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 (17,356 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 86305 in?
ZIP code 86305 (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 86305?
ZIP code 86305 in Prescott, AZ has a population of 17,356 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86305?
The median household income in ZIP 86305 is $80,436, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86305?
The median home value in ZIP 86305 is $655,600, which is 136% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86305?
The largest racial group in ZIP 86305 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86305?
ZIP code 86305 has 681 business establishments employing approximately 4,732 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 86305?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 86305 are: Health care and social assistance (138), Construction (93), Professional, scientific, and technical services (93). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 86305?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 86305 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 201%. 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 86305?
In ZIP code 86305, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.7% 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 86305?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 86305 is 22.2 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 86305?
In ZIP code 86305, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86305?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86305 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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