86021 ZIP Code — Colorado City, AZ

Mohave County, Arizona

ZIP code 86021 is located in Colorado City, Arizona, within Mohave County. It covers approximately 172.36 square miles and serves a population of 4,118 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 86021

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $217,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $62,279. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%), poor mental health (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 32% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 86021 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,118

population

172.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

86021 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 86021

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 86021. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Colorado City	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,118
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	172.36 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.6002
Longitude	-112.9525
Timezone	Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code	928

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	52.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	26.4%	13.3%	21.1%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.5%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,118

Population

People per sq mi

18.1

Median age

$62,279

Median household income

$13,875

Per capita income

$217,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

64.7%

Home ownership

29.4%

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment

604

Housing units

13.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

216

Under 5

233

234

5–9

254

348

10–14

378

311

15–19

337

153

20–24

165

204

25–34

222

175

35–44

190

228

45–54

246

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,046	49.7%
18 and over	2,072	50.3%
65 and over	43	1.0%
Median age	18.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	4,118	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	52.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	26.4%	13.3%	21.1%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.5%	6.4%

Under $10k 17.3%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 17.5%

$35k–$50k 6.1%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.3%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	17.5%
$35k–$50k	6.1%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$62,279

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k–$300k 29.2%

$300k–$500k 12.5%

$500k–$1M 18.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$217,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	64.7%
Renter occupied	35.3%
Vacant	13.4%
Single-family detached	84.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.7%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	5.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.0%
2010–2019	6.8%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	44.7%
1980–1989	22.4%
1970–1979	4.4%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	4.6%
3 bedrooms	20.2%
4 bedrooms	40.1%
5+ bedrooms	31.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.9%
2 vehicles	43.7%
3 or more	40.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.3%
Electricity	51.3%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%
Wood	27.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	432	57.4%
Cohabiting couple	86	11.4%
Male householder, no spouse	55	7.3%
Female householder, no spouse	180	23.9%
Households with children under 18	559	74.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	65	8.6%
Average household size	5.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.7%	51.2%
Married	39.2%	36.5%
Separated	1.7%	6.8%
Widowed	0.7%	0.0%
Divorced	5.8%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 14.8%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.3%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	94	5.4%
Kindergarten	93	5.3%
Elementary school	1,105	63.2%
High school	325	18.6%
College / grad school	132	7.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 25.1%

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Retail trade 14.9%

Professional & management 12.9%

Other services 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Public administration 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Transportation & utilities 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.0%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	24.3%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	12.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.4%
Carpool	21.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 29.4%

Under 18 years 34.4%

18 and over 24.4%

Married-couple families 29.2%

Female-led households 41.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	8.0%
Retirement income	8.6%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	21.8%
High cholesterol	23.5%
Diabetes	6.9%
Heart disease	4.0%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	13.5%
Arthritis	17.6%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	3.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.2%
Binge drinking	21.3%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	29.3%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	24.9%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	21.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	60.6%
Visited dentist	39.1%
Cholesterol screening	75.5%
Teeth loss	26.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.1%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	6.9%
65 and over	20.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	21.5%
Public insurance	47.0%
No insurance	31.7%
Uninsured under 19	30.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,669	89.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,118	100.0%
Born in same state	4,118	100.0%
Born in different state	845	20.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,098	50.9%
Dutch	360	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	335	8.1%
Italian	231	5.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	18.3%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 86021

What city is ZIP code 86021 in?

ZIP code 86021 is primarily assigned to Colorado City, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 86021 in?

ZIP code 86021 falls within Mohave County, Arizona.

Is ZIP code 86021 family-oriented?

50% of residents in ZIP code 86021 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86021?

29% of residents in ZIP code 86021 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 86021?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the population of ZIP code 86021?

ZIP code 86021 has an estimated population of 4,118 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 86021 in?

ZIP code 86021 observes the MST timezone.