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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
$97,049
Median income
$533,600
Median home value
30.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 157.6 square miles in Prescott Valley, Yavapai County, Arizona. The area is home to 7,234 residents, producing a population density of 46 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 86315 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 86315 sits at $97,049 (34% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $48,917. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $533,600 (58% above the state average) with median rent at $2,051 per month, and 91.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 86315 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Yavapai County, so you can benchmark 86315 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 86315

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86315.

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 86315, Prescott Valley, 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

7,234

Population

157.6

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86315?

53.0

Median Age

44.9%

Male

55.1%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 82.4%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%

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

$48,917

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 86315 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$97,049 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 50.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,533

Total Housing Units

4,309

Occupied Units

224

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.3%
Renter 8.7%

$533,600

Median Home Value

+58% vs state

$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

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ZIP 86315 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 86315 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 86315 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 86315 ranks the highest of 4 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
86314 Prescott Valley, AZ 34,401 5.7 mi
86331 Jerome, AZ 477 7.3 mi
86323 Chino Valley, AZ 15,822 9.2 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
86303 standard
Prescott, AZ
Pop: 17,082
86323 standard
Chino Valley, AZ
Pop: 15,822

Related Areas

Yavapai County Prescott Valley, AZ Arizona

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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Official Data Resources for Prescott Valley, AZ

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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