| ZIP Code | 86301 |
|---|---|
| City | Prescott |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Yavapai County |
| Area Code | 520/928 |
| Elevation | 5,009 ft |
| Latitude | 34.598081 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -112.420156 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.9 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.01 |
| Below Poverty | 11.3% ▲ 13% above avg |
| College Grads | 46.8% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 60 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,114 (21.4%) |
| Some College | 2,225 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 3,845 (20%) |
| Bachelors | 1,967 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,055 (36.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,962 ≈ Avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $495,100 ▲ 78% above avg ↑ 72% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,580/mo ↑ 51% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,863 |
| Vacant Units | 1,705 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.01 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,863 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,705 |
| Owner Occupied | 69.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.01 |
ZIP code 86301 is located in Prescott, Arizona, within Yavapai County. With a population of 26,204, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.9 years. Economically, 86301 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,962 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 86301 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $495,100 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,580 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 72% since 2019.
The population of 86301 is primarily White (82.88%). Residents are well-educated — 46.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.3%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 86301 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 86301 in Prescott, AZ is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 26,204 residents, a median household income of $71,962, and a median home value of $495,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.