Ash Fork, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 86320

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

1,885
1/sq mi
$42,609
Median income
$184,500
Median home value
10.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ash Fork pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86320 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 86320 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2356.3 square miles in Ash Fork, Yavapai County, Arizona. The area is home to 1,885 residents, producing a population density of 1 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 86320 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 86320 sits at $42,609 (41% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $23,960. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 20.8%. On housing, the median home value is $184,500 (45% below the state average) with median rent at $987 per month, and 86.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 86320 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 86320 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 86320

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86320.

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 86320, Ash Fork, 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

1,885

Population

2356.3

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86320?

56.4

Median Age

57.3%

Male

42.7%

Female

8.8%

Foreign-Born

White 77.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%

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?

$42,609

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$23,960

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

20.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 86320 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,609 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 39.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,188

Total Housing Units

1,018

Occupied Units

170

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.5%
Renter 13.5%

$184,500

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$987

Median Rent

1997

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 86320, employing approximately 304 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,521,000.

24

Businesses

304

Employees

$13.5M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 6 25.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 12.5%
Retail trade 3 12.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 12.5%

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 86320 in?
ZIP code 86320 (Ash Fork) 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 86320?
ZIP code 86320 in Ash Fork, AZ has a population of 1,885 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86320?
The median household income in ZIP 86320 is $42,609, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86320?
The median home value in ZIP 86320 is $184,500, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86320?
The largest racial group in ZIP 86320 is White at 77.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86320?
ZIP code 86320 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 304 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 86320?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 86320 are: Construction (6), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 86320?
In ZIP code 86320, 39.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 86320?
In ZIP code 86320, approximately 86.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86320?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86320 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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