86334 ZIP Code — Paulden, AZ

Yavapai County, Arizona

ZIP code 86334 is located in Paulden, Arizona, within Yavapai County. It covers approximately 254.49 square miles and serves a population of 4,328 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 86334

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $293,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $65,333. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 86334 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,328

population

254.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

86334 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 86334

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 86334. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Paulden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

86323 Chino Valley (11.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,328
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	254.49 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	34.9487
Longitude	-112.5444
Timezone	Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code	928

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	47.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	32.8%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	16.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.2%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,328

Population

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$65,333

Median household income

$29,521

Per capita income

$293,800

Median home value

$938

Median monthly rent

74.2%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

1,462

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

139

5–9

158

187

10–14

214

115

15–19

130

164

20–24

187

25–34

104

152

35–44

174

178

45–54

202

280

55–59

319

184

60–64

210

358

65–74

407

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	993	22.9%
18 and over	3,335	77.1%
65 and over	988	22.8%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.5%

Hispanic or Latino 10.5%

Other race 8.1%

Two or more races 3.1%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,744	77.5%
Hispanic or Latino	506	10.5%
Other race	393	8.1%
Two or more races	149	3.1%
Asian	25	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.7%	47.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	32.8%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	16.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	2.5%	4.2%	6.4%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 18.2%

$50k–$75k 13.1%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 31.4%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	18.2%
$50k–$75k	13.1%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	31.4%
$150k–$200k	2.3%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$65,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 1.4%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k–$300k 28.6%

$300k–$500k 25.7%

$500k–$1M 20.8%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$293,800
Median rent / month	$938
Owner occupied	74.2%
Renter occupied	25.8%
Vacant	12.8%
Single-family detached	50.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	44.4%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	34.3%
1990–1999	28.5%
1980–1989	17.9%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	1.5%
1950–1959	0.6%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.2%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	17.8%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	35.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.1%
Electricity	29.1%
Propane / LP gas	44.6%
Wood	18.1%
Solar	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	843	51.3%
Cohabiting couple	113	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	237	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	451	27.4%
Households with children under 18	472	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	726	44.2%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.6%	24.8%
Married	59.7%	48.1%
Separated	1.4%	0.4%
Widowed	3.8%	13.6%
Divorced	13.5%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 5.2%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	5.2%
Kindergarten	26	2.4%
Elementary school	675	61.1%
High school	153	13.8%
College / grad school	194	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Manufacturing 19.4%

Other services 10.1%

Retail trade 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Construction 7.1%

Professional & management 6.9%

Public administration 4.0%

Information 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	24.5%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	6.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.2%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	14.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.1%
Carpool	20.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.9%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.5

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 15.8%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 17.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.4%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	12.0%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.7%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.6%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.9%
Visited dentist	53.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	523	15.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.7%
Under 18	11.7%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.9%
Public insurance	47.5%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,177	96.5%
Spanish	248	5.9%
Other Indo-European	225	5.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	23	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,861	89.2%
Born in same state	3,821	88.3%
Born in different state	2,264	52.3%
Foreign born	40	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	467	10.8%
Not a US citizen	326	69.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	440	10.2%
German	221	5.1%
French	178	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	138	3.2%
English	131	3%
Polish	23	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 86334

What city is ZIP code 86334 in?

ZIP code 86334 is primarily assigned to Paulden, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 86334 in?

ZIP code 86334 falls within Yavapai County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 86334 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 86334 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 86334 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 86334 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 86334?

ZIP code 86334 has an estimated population of 4,328 residents, with a density of 17 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 86334?

The median home value in ZIP code 86334 is $293,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 86334 in?

ZIP code 86334 observes the MST timezone.