Mohave Valley, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 86440
Mohave County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,906
- 23/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,188
- Median income Near-median income area
- $242,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mohave Valley pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 23
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86440 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 86440 (Mohave Valley, AZ) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 289.3 in 2023 to 294.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 86440 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mohave Valley, Mohave County, Arizona, home to 6,906 residents across 296.4 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 86440 reports a modest median household income of $63,188 (13% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,121. The poverty rate is 13.4%, with unemployment at 9.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $242,300 (28% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $895; owner occupancy is 82.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mohave County, so 86440 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 86440
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mohave Valley, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86440.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
Transportation and warehousing
5 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 86440, Mohave Valley, 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
6,906
Population
296.4
Area (sq mi)
23
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 86440?
51.3
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
1.7%
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?
$63,188
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$33,121
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 86440 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Mohave Valley, 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)
$63,188 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
5,062housing units
5,062
Total Housing Units
3,841
Occupied Units
1,221
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$242,300
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$895
Median Rent
1995
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
+1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
294
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+194%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 86440 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.3% | 201 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 229 |
| 2022 | +27.6% | 293 |
| 2023 | -1.2% | 289 |
| 2024 | +1.8% | 294 |
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 72 business establishments in ZIP 86440, employing approximately 535 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,417,000.
72
Businesses
535
Employees
$24.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 22.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 9.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 4.2% |
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 86440 vs 86426 →
ZIP 86440 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 86426
Fort Mohave (86426)
13,863 residents
- 86440
Mohave Valley (86440)
6,906 residents
- 86436 2,104
Topock (86436)
2,104 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 86440 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 86440 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
- 86436
Topock (86436)
$44,077 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 86440 ranks #2 of 3 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 86440, 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 (6,906 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 86440 in?
ZIP code 86440 (Mohave Valley) 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 86440?
ZIP code 86440 in Mohave Valley, AZ has a population of 6,906 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86440?
The median household income in ZIP 86440 is $63,188, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86440?
The median home value in ZIP 86440 is $242,300, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86440?
The largest racial group in ZIP 86440 is White at 74.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86440?
ZIP code 86440 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 535 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 86440?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 86440 are: Construction (16), Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 86440?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 86440 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 86440?
In ZIP code 86440, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.3% 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 86440?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 86440 is 24.8 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 86440?
In ZIP code 86440, approximately 82.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86440?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86440 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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