| ZIP Code | 86001 |
|---|---|
| City | Flagstaff |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Coconino County |
| Area Code | 520/928 |
| Elevation | 7,197 ft |
| Latitude | 35.357736 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -111.771155 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04005 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 23.5 yrs ↓ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.17 |
| Below Poverty | 19.7% ▲ 97% above avg |
| College Grads | 61.5% ▲ 59% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.9% ▲ 42% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 109 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,230 (13.8%) |
| Some College | 1,275 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 2,607 (16.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,285 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,658 (53.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,587 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $570,900 ▲ 105% above avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,505/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,364 |
| Vacant Units | 1,801 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,364 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,801 |
| Owner Occupied | 35.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 65.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.17 |
ZIP code 86001 is located in Flagstaff, Arizona, within Coconino County. With a population of 36,900, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 23.5 years. Economically, 86001 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,587 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 86001 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $570,900 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,505 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 65.0% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 54% since 2019.
The population of 86001 is majority White (62.26%). Residents are highly educated — 61.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.7%. Household income has grown by 5% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 86001 stands at 6.9%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 57%.
Overall, ZIP code 86001 in Flagstaff, AZ is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, and a young community. With 36,900 residents, a median household income of $62,587, and a median home value of $570,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.