City

Bullhead City, AZ

4 ZIP codes  ·  Mohave County  ·  Arizona

👥43,022Population
💰$47,027Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂53.5Median Age
🏠$203,806Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓24.9%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊11.9%Unemployment▲ 144% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70%Hispanic: 20.3%Black: 2.3%Asian: 1.5%Other: 5.3%Race
White70.0%
Hispanic20.3%
Black2.3%
Asian1.5%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty20.1% ▲ 101% above avg
College Grads24.9% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment11.9% ▲ 144% above avg
No HS Diploma718 (2.3%)
HS Graduate10,774 (35.2%)
Some College5,623 (18.4%)
Associates5,834 (19.1%)
Bachelors2,910 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree4,721 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad35.2%
Some College18.4%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.6%Renter: 33.4%Tenure
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,027 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$203,806 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,015/mo
Total Housing Units25,090
Vacant Units5,064

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
53%
About Bullhead City, AZ

Bullhead City is a city in Arizona, located in Mohave County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 43,022 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.51 years.

Economically, Bullhead City is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,027 is below the national average. Approximately 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bullhead City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $203,806, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,015 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bullhead City is less-educated. 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.95%).

Bullhead City, AZ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arizona. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Bullhead City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
86429 8,695 $53,113 $319,900 $1,076 12.3% 25.4% 62.6%
86442 34,327 $45,486 $174,400 $1,000 11.8% 24.8% 67.6%