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Sedona, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 86351

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

6,349
61/sq mi
$81,203
Median income
$738,000
Median home value
52.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sedona pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
61
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86351 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 86351 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 103.6 square miles in Sedona, Yavapai County, Arizona. The area is home to 6,349 residents, producing a population density of 61 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 86351 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 86351 sits at $81,203 (12% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $69,927. The poverty rate stands at 11.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $738,000 (119% above the state average) with median rent at $1,786 per month, and 70.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 86351 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 68, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Yavapai County, so you can benchmark 86351 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 86351

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86351.

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 86351, Sedona, 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

6,349

Population

103.6

Area (sq mi)

61

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86351?

68.0

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

11.0%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%

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?

$81,203

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$69,927

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 86351 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$81,203 Top 36% higher than 64% 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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,835

Total Housing Units

3,827

Occupied Units

1,008

Vacant Units

1.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.2%
Renter 29.8%

$738,000

Median Home Value

+119% vs state

$1,786

Median Rent

1991

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

-2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

323

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+223%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 86351 have decreased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.6% 208
2021 +18.2% 246
2022 +10.3% 272
2023 +21.7% 331
2024 -2.4% 323

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 198 business establishments in ZIP 86351, employing approximately 1,460 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,799,000.

198

Businesses

1,460

Employees

$63.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 36 18.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 16.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 12.1%
Retail trade 19 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 19 9.6%
Construction 16 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 15 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 3.0%
Wholesale trade 5 2.5%
Finance and insurance 5 2.5%
Information 4 2.0%
Educational services 3 1.5%

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 86351 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 86351 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 86351 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 86351 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
86325 Cornville, AZ 5,152 7.1 mi
86335 Rimrock, AZ 4,806 8.2 mi
86336 Sedona, AZ 11,320 9.5 mi
86017 Munds Park, AZ 667 11.8 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 Sedona, AZ Arizona

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 86351 in? ▼
ZIP code 86351 (Sedona) 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 86351? ▼
ZIP code 86351 in Sedona, AZ has a population of 6,349 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86351? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 86351 is $81,203, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86351? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 86351 is $738,000, which is 165% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86351? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 86351 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86351? ▼
ZIP code 86351 has 198 business establishments employing approximately 1,460 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 86351? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 86351 are: Accommodation and food services (36), Professional, scientific, and technical services (33), Real estate and rental and leasing (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 86351? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 86351 decreased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 223%. 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 86351? ▼
In ZIP code 86351, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.7% 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 86351? ▼
In ZIP code 86351, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86351? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86351 is 11.4% 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 Sedona, 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.