Prescott Valley, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 86315
Yavapai County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,234
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $97,049
- Median income Above-median income area
- $533,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Prescott Valley pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 21%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86315 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 86315 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Prescott Valley, Yavapai County, Arizona, home to 7,234 residents across 157.6 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 86315 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,049 (34% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,917. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.0% and unemployment is 3.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $533,600 (58% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 91.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,051.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yavapai County, so 86315 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 86315
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Prescott Valley, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86315.
- Construction
Construction
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 13
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 9
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 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 86315, Prescott Valley, 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
7,234
Population
157.6
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 86315?
53.0
Median Age
44.9%
Male
55.1%
Female
4.1%
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?
$97,049
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$48,917
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 86315 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Prescott Valley, 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)
$97,049 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
4,533housing units
4,533
Total Housing Units
4,309
Occupied Units
224
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$533,600
Median Home Value
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$2,051
Median Rent
2010
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
+12.0%
YoY Change (2024)
390
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+290%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 86315 have increased 12.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +290% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +3.9% | 217 |
| 2020 | +9.1% | 237 |
| 2021 | +18.2% | 280 |
| 2022 | +12.0% | 314 |
| 2024 | – | 390 |
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 142 business establishments in ZIP 86315, employing approximately 629 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,793,000.
142
Businesses
629
Employees
$29.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 43 | 30.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 15.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 9.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 6.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 4.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.1% |
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 86315 vs 86314 →
ZIP 86315 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
- 86323
Chino Valley (86323)
15,822 residents
- 86315 7,234
Prescott Valley (86315)
7,234 residents
- 86331 477
Jerome (86331)
477 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 86315 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 86315 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 86315
Prescott Valley (86315)
$97,049 median income
- 86314
Prescott Valley (86314)
$69,208 median income
- 86323
Chino Valley (86323)
$62,603 median income
- 86331
Jerome (86331)
$40,096 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 86315 ranks the highest of 4 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 86315, 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 (7,234 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 86315 in?
ZIP code 86315 (Prescott Valley) 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 86315?
ZIP code 86315 in Prescott Valley, AZ has a population of 7,234 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86315?
The median household income in ZIP 86315 is $97,049, which is 27% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86315?
The median home value in ZIP 86315 is $533,600, which is 92% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86315?
The largest racial group in ZIP 86315 is White at 82.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86315?
ZIP code 86315 has 142 business establishments employing approximately 629 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 86315?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 86315 are: Construction (43), Professional, scientific, and technical services (22), Health care and social assistance (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 86315?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 86315 increased by 12.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 290%. 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 86315?
In ZIP code 86315, 50.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% 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 86315?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 86315 is 28.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 86315?
In ZIP code 86315, approximately 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86315?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86315 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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