| ZIP Code | 86406 |
|---|---|
| City | Lake Havasu City |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Mohave County |
| Area Code | 928 |
| Elevation | 1,842 ft |
| Latitude | 34.382386 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -114.080626 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.04 |
| Below Poverty | 11.0% ▲ 10% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.5% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.2% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 153 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,355 (33.3%) |
| Some College | 2,746 (14.4%) |
| Associates | 3,822 (20%) |
| Bachelors | 2,359 (12.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,664 (19.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,171 ≈ Avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $434,700 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 63% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,311/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,846 |
| Vacant Units | 2,874 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,846 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,874 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.04 |
ZIP code 86406 is located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, within Mohave County. With a population of 24,587, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.3 years. Economically, 86406 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $74,171 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 86406 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $434,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,311 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 63% since 2019.
The population of 86406 is primarily White (80.54%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.0%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 86406 stands at 5.2%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 86406 in Lake Havasu City, AZ is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 24,587 residents, a median household income of $74,171, and a median home value of $434,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.