Kingman, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 86409
Mohave County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,471
- 31/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,852
- Median income Below-median income area
- $204,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kingman pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 45th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 31
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86409 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 86409 (Kingman, AZ) rose +1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 260.9 in 2023 to 263.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 86409 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kingman, Mohave County, Arizona, with 26,471 residents across 865.1 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 86409 reports a modest median household income of $50,852 (30% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,207. The poverty rate is 17.7%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $204,300 (39% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $916; owner occupancy is 68.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.6, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arizona and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 86409.
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 86409
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kingman, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86409.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
73 establishments
- Construction
Construction
70 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 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 86409, 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
26,471
Population
865.1
Area (sq mi)
31
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 86409?
48.6
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
6.8%
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?
$50,852
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$31,207
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 86409 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)
$50,852 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
14,880housing units
14,880
Total Housing Units
14,024
Occupied Units
856
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$204,300
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$916
Median Rent
1993
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
+1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
264
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+164%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 86409 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.0% | 186 |
| 2021 | +18.4% | 221 |
| 2022 | +19.0% | 262 |
| 2023 | -0.6% | 261 |
| 2024 | +1.1% | 264 |
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 423 business establishments in ZIP 86409, employing approximately 6,545 people with a combined annual payroll of $364,574,000.
423
Businesses
6,545
Employees
$364.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 73 | 17.3% |
| Construction | 70 | 16.6% |
| Retail trade | 63 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 2.8% |
| Information | 11 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.7% |
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 86409, 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 (26,471 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 86409 in?
ZIP code 86409 (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 86409?
ZIP code 86409 in Kingman, AZ has a population of 26,471 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86409?
The median household income in ZIP 86409 is $50,852, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86409?
The median home value in ZIP 86409 is $204,300, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86409?
The largest racial group in ZIP 86409 is White at 81.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86409?
ZIP code 86409 has 423 business establishments employing approximately 6,545 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 86409?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 86409 are: Health care and social assistance (73), Construction (70), Retail trade (63). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 86409?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 86409 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 86409?
In ZIP code 86409, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 86409?
In ZIP code 86409, approximately 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86409?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86409 is 17.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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