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 Moderate-density area
- $58,906
- Median income Below-median income area
- $349,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 17.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 86429 (Bullhead City, AZ) rose +6.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 279.5 in 2023 to 298.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 86429 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona, home to 7,162 residents across 217.0 square miles, a density of 33 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 86429 reports a modest median household income of $58,906 (19% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,251. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 9.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $349,900 (4% above the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $1,058; 65.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mohave County, so 86429 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 86429
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bullhead City, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86429.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 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 86429, Bullhead City, 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
7,162
Population
217.0
Area (sq mi)
33
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 86429?
60.2
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
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?
$58,906
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$50,251
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 86429 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Bullhead City, 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)
$58,906 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
5,664housing units
5,664
Total Housing Units
4,431
Occupied Units
1,233
Vacant Units
1.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$349,900
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 86429 vs 86442 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86442 | Bullhead City, AZ | 33,382 | 6.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 86429, 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 (7,162 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 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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