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ZIP Code 86305

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

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 15, 2026

17,356
5/sq mi: $80,436
Median income: $655,600
Median home value: 44.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 86305 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3214.1 square miles in Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona. The area is home to 17,356 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 86305 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 86305 sits at $80,436 (11% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $57,829. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $655,600 (94% above the state average) with median rent at $1,189 per month, and 80.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 86305 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 86305 sits relative to Arizona and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 86305

Health care and social assistance

138
Construction

93
Professional, scientific, and technical services

93
Real estate and rental and leasing

60
Retail trade

56

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 86305, Prescott, AZ · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-15 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

17,356

Population

3214.1

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86305?

62.8

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 88.7%

African American 0.1%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%

Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%

Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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

$57,829

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 86305 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$80,436 Top 37% higher than 63% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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 60.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.7%

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

What does housing look like?

11,016

Total Housing Units

9,571

Occupied Units

1,445

Vacant Units

2.03

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.9%

Renter 19.1%

$655,600

Median Home Value

+94% vs state

$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

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.

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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.