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Kingman, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 86401

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

24,289
8/sq mi
$66,129
Median income
$281,400
Median home value
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Kingman pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86401 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 86401 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2891.5 square miles in Kingman, Mohave County, Arizona. The area is home to 24,289 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 86401 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 86401 sits at $66,129 (9% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $35,030. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $281,400 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $1,123 per month, and 72.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 86401 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 86401 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 86401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86401.

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 86401, Kingman, 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

24,289

Population

2891.5

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86401?

46.6

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 79.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%

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?

$66,129

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$35,030

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 86401 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,129 40th percentile higher than 40% 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 47.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.8%

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

What does housing look like?

14,058

Total Housing Units

13,105

Occupied Units

953

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.7%
Renter 27.3%

$281,400

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,123

Median Rent

1996

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

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 86401 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.8% 176
2021 +20.1% 211
2022 +19.7% 253
2023 -2.8% 246
2024 +3.4% 255

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 633 business establishments in ZIP 86401, employing approximately 9,039 people with a combined annual payroll of $387,701,000.

633

Businesses

9,039

Employees

$387.7M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 97 15.3%
Accommodation and food services 86 13.6%
Construction 71 11.2%
Health care and social assistance 66 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 59 9.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 5.4%
Manufacturing 33 5.2%
Transportation and warehousing 32 5.1%
Wholesale trade 29 4.6%
Finance and insurance 29 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 4.3%
Information 9 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.9%
Utilities 3 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.5%
Educational services 3 0.5%

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 86401 in? ▼
ZIP code 86401 (Kingman) is located in Mohave County, Arizona. Mohave County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mohave-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 86401? ▼
ZIP code 86401 in Kingman, AZ has a population of 24,289 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86401? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 86401 is $66,129, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86401? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 86401 is $281,400, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86401? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 86401 is White at 79.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86401? ▼
ZIP code 86401 has 633 business establishments employing approximately 9,039 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 86401? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 86401 are: Retail trade (97), Accommodation and food services (86), Construction (71). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 86401? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 86401 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 86401? ▼
In ZIP code 86401, 47.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% 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 86401? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 86401 is 21.3 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 86401? ▼
In ZIP code 86401, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86401? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86401 is 13.7% 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 Kingman, 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.
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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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