Bullhead City, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 86442
Mohave County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,382
- 339/sq mi High-density area
- $48,081
- Median income Below-median income area
- $186,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bullhead City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 339
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86442 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 86442 (Bullhead City, AZ) fell -1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 275.4 in 2023 to 271.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 86442 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona, with 33,382 residents across 98.6 square miles, a density of 339 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 86442 reports a modest median household income of $48,081 (34% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,895. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $186,800 (45% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $1,074; owner occupancy is 69.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.8, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mohave County, so 86442 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 86442
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bullhead City, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86442.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
126 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
80 establishments
- Construction
Construction
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 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 86442, 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
33,382
Population
98.6
Area (sq mi)
339
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 86442?
52.8
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
9.8%
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?
$48,081
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$31,895
Per Capita Income
21.0%
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 86442 ranks nationally
Bullhead City, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$48,081 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US 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
20,128housing units
20,128
Total Housing Units
16,941
Occupied Units
3,187
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$186,800
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$1,074
Median Rent
1989
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
-1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
272
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+172%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 86442 have decreased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.9% | 181 |
| 2021 | +19.7% | 217 |
| 2022 | +24.9% | 271 |
| 2023 | +1.7% | 275 |
| 2024 | -1.3% | 272 |
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 607 business establishments in ZIP 86442, employing approximately 7,021 people with a combined annual payroll of $299,998,000.
607
Businesses
7,021
Employees
$300.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 126 | 20.8% |
| Retail trade | 92 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 80 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 66 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 45 | 7.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 30 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 4.0% |
| Information | 13 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.5% |
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 86442 vs 86426 →
ZIP 86442 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 86442
Bullhead City (86442)
33,382 residents
- 86426
Fort Mohave (86426)
13,863 residents
- 89029 7,546
Laughlin (89029)
7,546 residents
- 86429 7,162
Bullhead City (86429)
7,162 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 86442 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 86442 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
- 86429
Bullhead City (86429)
$58,906 median income
- 86442
Bullhead City (86442)
$48,081 median income
- 89029
Laughlin (89029)
$46,294 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 86442 ranks #3 of 4 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 86442, 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 (33,382 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 86442 in?
ZIP code 86442 (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 86442?
ZIP code 86442 in Bullhead City, AZ has a population of 33,382 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86442?
The median household income in ZIP 86442 is $48,081, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86442?
The median home value in ZIP 86442 is $186,800, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86442?
The largest racial group in ZIP 86442 is White at 72.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86442?
ZIP code 86442 has 607 business establishments employing approximately 7,021 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 86442?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 86442 are: Health care and social assistance (126), Retail trade (92), Accommodation and food services (80). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 86442?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 86442 decreased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 172%. 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 86442?
In ZIP code 86442, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.5% 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 86442?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 86442 is 18.9 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 86442?
In ZIP code 86442, approximately 69.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86442?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86442 is 21.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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