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 Low-density area
- $66,129
- Median income Near-median income area
- $281,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 86401 (Kingman, AZ) rose +3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.2 in 2023 to 254.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 86401 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kingman, Mohave County, Arizona, with 24,289 residents across 2891.5 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 86401 reports a modest median household income of $66,129 (9% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,030. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $281,400 (17% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $1,123; owner occupancy is 72.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arizona and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 86401.
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 86401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kingman, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86401.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
97 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
86 establishments
- Construction
Construction
71 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
59 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 86401, Kingman, 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
24,289
Population
2891.5
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 86401?
46.6
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
4.9%
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?
$66,129
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$35,030
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 86401 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Kingman, 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)
$66,129 46th percentile higher than 46% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,058housing units
14,058
Total Housing Units
13,105
Occupied Units
953
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$281,400
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 86401, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (24,289 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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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