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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
$64,551
Median income
$294,500
Median home value
10.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 93.9 square miles in Fort Mohave, Mohave County, Arizona. The area is home to 13,863 residents, producing a population density of 148 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 86426 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 86426 sits at $64,551 (11% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $33,454. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 9.7%. On housing, the median home value is $294,500 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,010 per month, and 85.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 86426 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mohave County, so you can benchmark 86426 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 86426

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86426.

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 86426, Fort Mohave, 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

13,863

Population

93.9

Area (sq mi)

148

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86426?

60.0

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 83.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%

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

$33,454

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Unemployment Rate

20.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 86426 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,551 38th percentile higher than 38% 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

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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 45.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.3%

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

What does housing look like?

8,064

Total Housing Units

7,068

Occupied Units

996

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.7%
Renter 14.3%

$294,500

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$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

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ZIP 86426 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 86426 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 86426 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
86442 Bullhead City, AZ 33,382 5.6 mi
86440 Mohave Valley, AZ 6,906 8.4 mi
89029 Laughlin, NV 7,546 10.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mohave County

86442 standard
Bullhead City, AZ
Pop: 33,382
86409 standard
Kingman, AZ
Pop: 26,471
86401 standard
Kingman, AZ
Pop: 24,289
86406 standard
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Pop: 23,763
86404 standard
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Pop: 16,243
86403 standard
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Pop: 15,802

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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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Official Data Resources for Fort Mohave, AZ

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
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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