City

Lake Havasu City, AZ

4 ZIP codes  ·  Mohave County  ·  Arizona

👥61,852Population
💰$67,195Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂56.3Median Age
🏠$394,500Median Home Value▲ 42% above avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.4%Hispanic: 14.9%Black: 0.4%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.8%Race
White80.4%
Hispanic14.9%
Black0.4%
Asian0.6%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
25%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma626 (1.3%)
HS Graduate14,617 (31.2%)
Some College7,923 (16.9%)
Associates9,370 (20%)
Bachelors5,561 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree8,740 (18.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 31.2%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 18.7%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad31.2%
Some College16.9%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate18.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,195 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$394,500 ▲ 42% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,276/mo
Total Housing Units37,953
Vacant Units8,419

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
54%
About Lake Havasu City, AZ

Lake Havasu City is a city in Arizona, located in Mohave County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 61,852 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.28 years.

Economically, Lake Havasu City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,194 is near the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lake Havasu City is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $394,500, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,276 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lake Havasu City is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.35%).

Lake Havasu 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 Lake Havasu City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
86403 18,399 $57,531 $313,300 $1,152 5.5% 30.8% 63.7%
86404 18,866 $67,528 $421,300 $1,352 4.8% 29.0% 82.4%
86406 24,587 $74,171 $434,700 $1,311 5.2% 31.5% 75.9%