Fort Mohave, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 86426
Mohave County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,863
- 148/sq mi High-density area
- $64,551
- Median income Near-median income area
- $294,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 10.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Mohave pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 34%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 148
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86426 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 86426 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Mohave, Mohave County, Arizona, home to 13,863 residents across 93.9 square miles, a density of 148 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 86426 reports a modest median household income of $64,551 (11% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,454. The poverty rate is 12.0%, with unemployment at 9.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $294,500 (13% below the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $1,010; 85.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mohave County, so 86426 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 86426
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Mohave, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86426.
- Construction
Construction
60 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
35 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 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 86426, Fort Mohave, 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
13,863
Population
93.9
Area (sq mi)
148
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 86426?
60.0
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
5.0%
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?
$64,551
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$33,454
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 86426 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Fort Mohave, 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)
$64,551 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
8,064housing units
8,064
Total Housing Units
7,068
Occupied Units
996
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$294,500
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,010
Median Rent
2001
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
+0.1%
YoY Change (2024)
256
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+156%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 86426 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +156% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.8% | 187 |
| 2021 | +21.1% | 226 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 260 |
| 2023 | -1.3% | 256 |
| 2024 | +0.1% | 256 |
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 279 business establishments in ZIP 86426, employing approximately 2,812 people with a combined annual payroll of $114,832,000.
279
Businesses
2,812
Employees
$114.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 60 | 21.5% |
| Retail trade | 43 | 15.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 35 | 12.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 25 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 9.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 86426 vs 86442 →
ZIP 86426 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 86442
Bullhead City (86442)
33,382 residents
- 86426
Fort Mohave (86426)
13,863 residents
- 89029 7,546
Laughlin (89029)
7,546 residents
- 86440 6,906
Mohave Valley (86440)
6,906 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 86426 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 86426 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 86426
Fort Mohave (86426)
$64,551 median income
- 86440
Mohave Valley (86440)
$63,188 median income
- 86442
Bullhead City (86442)
$48,081 median income
- 89029
Laughlin (89029)
$46,294 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 86426 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 86426, 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 (13,863 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 86426 in?
ZIP code 86426 (Fort Mohave) 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 86426?
ZIP code 86426 in Fort Mohave, AZ has a population of 13,863 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86426?
The median household income in ZIP 86426 is $64,551, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86426?
The median home value in ZIP 86426 is $294,500, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86426?
The largest racial group in ZIP 86426 is White at 83.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86426?
ZIP code 86426 has 279 business establishments employing approximately 2,812 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 86426?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 86426 are: Construction (60), Retail trade (43), Health care and social assistance (35). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 86426?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 86426 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 156%. 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 86426?
In ZIP code 86426, 45.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.3% 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 86426?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 86426 is 20.9 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 86426?
In ZIP code 86426, approximately 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86426?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86426 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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