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Dewey, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 86327

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

8,858
17/sq mi
$71,512
Median income
$392,400
Median home value
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dewey pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86327 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 86327 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 518.0 square miles in Dewey, Yavapai County, Arizona. The area is home to 8,858 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 86327 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 86327 sits at $71,512 (2% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $41,342. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $392,400 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,540 per month, and 91.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 86327 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Yavapai County, so you can benchmark 86327 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 86327

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86327.

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 86327, Dewey, 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

8,858

Population

518.0

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86327?

61.3

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 88.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%

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?

$71,512

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$41,342

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 86327 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,512 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%

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

What does housing look like?

6,297

Total Housing Units

5,760

Occupied Units

537

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.0%
Renter 9.0%

$392,400

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$1,540

Median Rent

2001

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

260

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+160%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 86327 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 171
2021 +16.6% 200
2022 +17.7% 235
2023 +1.5% 239
2024 +8.7% 260

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 193 business establishments in ZIP 86327, employing approximately 1,502 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,185,000.

193

Businesses

1,502

Employees

$83.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 53 27.5%
Retail trade 20 10.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 15 7.8%
Health care and social assistance 14 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 6.2%
Wholesale trade 9 4.7%
Accommodation and food services 9 4.7%
Manufacturing 7 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.1%
Finance and insurance 5 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 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 86327 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 86327 ranks #2 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 86327 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 86327 ranks the highest of 3 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
86326 Cottonwood, AZ 23,344 10.0 mi
86329 Humboldt, AZ 1,179 9.7 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

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Yavapai County Dewey, AZ Arizona

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 86327 in? ▼
ZIP code 86327 (Dewey) 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 86327? ▼
ZIP code 86327 in Dewey, AZ has a population of 8,858 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86327? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 86327 is $71,512, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86327? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 86327 is $392,400, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86327? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 86327 is White at 88.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86327? ▼
ZIP code 86327 has 193 business establishments employing approximately 1,502 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 86327? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 86327 are: Construction (53), Retail trade (20), Real estate and rental and leasing (19). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 86327? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 86327 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 86327? ▼
In ZIP code 86327, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 86327? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 86327 is 23.6 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 86327? ▼
In ZIP code 86327, approximately 91.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86327? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86327 is 12.3% 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 Dewey, AZ

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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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