Jerome, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 86331
Yavapai County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 477
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $40,096
- Median income Below-median income area
- $386,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 30.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jerome pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86331 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 86331 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jerome, Yavapai County, Arizona, home to just 477 residents across 113.6 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 86331 reports a modest median household income of $40,096 (45% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,880. The poverty rate is 16.9%, with unemployment at 9.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $386,800 (15% above the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $957; 53.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Yavapai County, so 86331 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 86331
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jerome, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86331.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 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 86331, Jerome, 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
477
Population
113.6
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 86331?
56.2
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
5.2%
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?
$40,096
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$32,880
Per Capita Income
16.9%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 86331 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Jerome, 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)
$40,096 11th percentile higher than 11% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arizona 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
306housing units
306
Total Housing Units
163
Occupied Units
143
Vacant Units
1.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$386,800
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$957
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 49 business establishments in ZIP 86331, employing approximately 360 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,210,000.
49
Businesses
360
Employees
$12.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 21 | 42.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 28.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 8.2% |
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 86331 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 86326
Cottonwood (86326)
23,344 residents
- 86315 7,234
Prescott Valley (86315)
7,234 residents
- 86324 4,168
Clarkdale (86324)
4,168 residents
- 86331 477
Jerome (86331)
477 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 86331 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 86331 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
- 86326
Cottonwood (86326)
$57,378 median income
- 86324
Clarkdale (86324)
$46,813 median income
- 86331
Jerome (86331)
$40,096 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 86331 ranks #4 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 86331, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 86331 in?
ZIP code 86331 (Jerome) 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 86331?
ZIP code 86331 in Jerome, AZ has a population of 477 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86331?
The median household income in ZIP 86331 is $40,096, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86331?
The median home value in ZIP 86331 is $386,800, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86331?
The largest racial group in ZIP 86331 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86331?
ZIP code 86331 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 360 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 86331?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 86331 are: Retail trade (21), Accommodation and food services (14), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 86331?
In ZIP code 86331, 36.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.7% 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 86331?
In ZIP code 86331, approximately 53.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86331?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86331 is 16.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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