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Bullhead City, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 86429

Mohave County, Arizona — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,162
33/sq mi
$58,906
Median income
$349,900
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bullhead City pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
33
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86429 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 86429 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 217.0 square miles in Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona. The area is home to 7,162 residents, producing a population density of 33 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 86429 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 86429 sits at $58,906 (19% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $50,251. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 9.4%. On housing, the median home value is $349,900 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,058 per month, and 65.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 86429 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mohave County, so you can benchmark 86429 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 86429

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86429.

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 86429, Bullhead City, 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

7,162

Population

217.0

Area (sq mi)

33

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86429?

60.2

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 80.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%

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?

$58,906

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$50,251

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 86429 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,906 27th percentile higher than 27% 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 50.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

What does housing look like?

5,664

Total Housing Units

4,431

Occupied Units

1,233

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.0%
Renter 35.0%

$349,900

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,058

Median Rent

1999

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

+6.7%

YoY Change (2024)

298

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+198%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 86429 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.4% 194
2021 +15.8% 225
2022 +19.0% 268
2023 +4.5% 280
2024 +6.7% 298

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 108 business establishments in ZIP 86429, employing approximately 1,571 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,812,000.

108

Businesses

1,571

Employees

$70.8M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 19 17.6%
Retail trade 16 14.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 14.8%
Accommodation and food services 15 13.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 8 7.4%
Health care and social assistance 6 5.6%
Transportation and warehousing 5 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 3.7%
Manufacturing 3 2.8%
Wholesale trade 3 2.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 86429 in? ▼
ZIP code 86429 (Bullhead City) 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 86429? ▼
ZIP code 86429 in Bullhead City, AZ has a population of 7,162 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86429? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 86429 is $58,906, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86429? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 86429 is $349,900, which is 26% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86429? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 86429 is White at 80.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86429? ▼
ZIP code 86429 has 108 business establishments employing approximately 1,571 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 86429? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 86429 are: Construction (19), Retail trade (16), Real estate and rental and leasing (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 86429? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 86429 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 86429? ▼
In ZIP code 86429, 50.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 86429? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 86429 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 86429? ▼
In ZIP code 86429, approximately 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86429? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86429 is 10.2% 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 Bullhead City, AZ

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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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