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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
$50,852
Median income
$204,300
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Arizona average), while per-capita income is $31,207. The poverty rate stands at 17.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $204,300 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $916 per month, and 68.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 86409 sits relative to Arizona and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 86409?

48.6

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 81.9%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%

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

$31,207

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 86409 ranks nationally

Kingman, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,852 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

14,880

Total Housing Units

14,024

Occupied Units

856

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.6%
Renter 31.4%

$204,300

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Mohave County Kingman, AZ Arizona

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.

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