Bagdad, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 86321

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

2,219
3/sq mi
$94,006
Median income
$50,900
Median home value
10.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bagdad pairs an upper-quartile household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, renter-heavy area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
13%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86321 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 86321 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 765.2 square miles in Bagdad, Yavapai County, Arizona. The area is home to 2,219 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 86321 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 86321 sits at $94,006 (29% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $29,196. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $50,900 (85% below the state average) with median rent at $613 per month, and 13.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 86321 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.1, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 86321 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 →

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 86321, Bagdad, 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

2,219

Population

765.2

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86321?

26.1

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

6.6%

Foreign-Born

White 43.3%
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 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 50.1%

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?

$94,006

Median Household Income

+29% vs state

$29,196

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 86321 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,006 Top 23% higher than 77% 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

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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 46.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,049

Total Housing Units

1,005

Occupied Units

44

Vacant Units

3.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 13.4%
Renter 86.6%

$50,900

Median Home Value

-85% vs state

$613

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 16 business establishments in ZIP 86321, employing approximately 1,090 people with a combined annual payroll of $102,003,000.

16

Businesses

1,090

Employees

$102.0M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 25.0%
Accommodation and food services 4 25.0%

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 86321 in?
ZIP code 86321 (Bagdad) 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 86321?
ZIP code 86321 in Bagdad, AZ has a population of 2,219 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86321?
The median household income in ZIP 86321 is $94,006, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86321?
The median home value in ZIP 86321 is $50,900, which is 82% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86321?
The largest racial group in ZIP 86321 is Two or More Ethnicities at 54.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86321?
ZIP code 86321 has 16 business establishments employing approximately 1,090 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 86321?
In ZIP code 86321, 46.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.8% 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 86321?
In ZIP code 86321, approximately 13.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 86.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86321?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86321 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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