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ZIP Code 86438

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

913
0/sq mi
$41,985
Median income
$298,700
Median home value
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Yucca pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86438 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 86438 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3043.3 square miles in Yucca, Mohave County, Arizona. The area is home to 913 residents, producing a population density of 0 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 86438 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 86438 sits at $41,985 (42% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $27,254. The poverty rate stands at 18.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $298,700 (11% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 93.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 86438 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.3, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 86438 sits relative to Arizona and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 →

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 86438, Yucca, 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

913

Population

3043.3

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86438?

65.3

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 84.2%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

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?

$41,985

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$27,254

Per Capita Income

18.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 86438 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,985 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.1%

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

What does housing look like?

647

Total Housing Units

441

Occupied Units

206

Vacant Units

1.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.9%
Renter 6.1%

$298,700

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

2002

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 86438, employing approximately 170 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,978,000.

13

Businesses

170

Employees

$12.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 3 23.1%

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 86438 in?
ZIP code 86438 (Yucca) 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 86438?
ZIP code 86438 in Yucca, AZ has a population of 913 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86438?
The median household income in ZIP 86438 is $41,985, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86438?
The median home value in ZIP 86438 is $298,700, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86438?
The largest racial group in ZIP 86438 is White at 84.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86438?
ZIP code 86438 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 170 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 86438?
In ZIP code 86438, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.1% 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 86438?
In ZIP code 86438, approximately 93.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86438?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86438 is 18.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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