86301 ZIP Code — Prescott, AZ

Yavapai County, Arizona

ZIP code 86301 is located in Prescott, Arizona, within Yavapai County. It covers approximately 33.40 square miles and serves a population of 26,136 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 86301

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $441,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $70,617. 57% 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. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 86301 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

26,136

population

33.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

86301 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 86301

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 86301. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Prescott	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

86303 Prescott (10.3 mi) 86323 Chino Valley (15.2 mi) 86327 Dewey (15.3 mi) 86326 Cottonwood (18 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	26,136
Population density	783 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	33.40 sq mi
Water area	0.68 sq mi
Latitude	34.6193
Longitude	-112.4194
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	42.0%	47.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	32.8%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	16.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.2%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

26,136

Population

783

People per sq mi

58.6

Median age

$70,617

Median household income

$40,949

Per capita income

$441,200

Median home value

$1,351

Median monthly rent

70.8%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

10,084

Housing units

37.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

427

Under 5

440

390

5–9

402

607

10–14

625

755

15–19

778

740

20–24

763

987

25–34

1,016

926

35–44

953

995

45–54

1,025

783

55–59

807

1,244

60–64

1,282

2,802

65–74

2,886

1,614

75–84

1,662

604

85+

623

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,515	13.4%
18 and over	22,621	86.6%
65 and over	10,191	39.0%
Median age	58.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Two or more races 4.6%

Other race 3.4%

Asian 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Black or African American 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	22,748	82.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,384	5%
Two or more races	1,277	4.6%
Other race	931	3.4%
Asian	583	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	511	1.9%
Black or African American	86	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.0%	47.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	32.8%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	16.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.2%	6.4%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$70,617

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 1.9%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k–$300k 19.2%

$300k–$500k 34.0%

$500k–$1M 36.7%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$441,200
Median rent / month	$1,351
Owner occupied	70.8%
Renter occupied	29.2%
Vacant	12.6%
Single-family detached	68.2%
Large apartment buildings	7.9%
Mobile homes	8.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	16.3%
2000–2009	20.6%
1990–1999	20.5%
1980–1989	16.0%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	3.6%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	2.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	34.6%
3 bedrooms	40.3%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	35.4%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	15.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	72.7%
Electricity	21.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
Wood	0.8%
Solar	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,939	50.2%
Cohabiting couple	868	7.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1,854	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	3,173	26.8%
Households with children under 18	1,804	15.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	6,519	55.1%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.2%	19.1%
Married	54.1%	51.7%
Separated	0.9%	3.2%
Widowed	4.4%	11.7%
Divorced	11.4%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 21.6%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 22.6%

Graduate / professional 14.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	37.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	248	4.7%
Kindergarten	99	1.9%
Elementary school	1,833	34.6%
High school	630	11.9%
College / grad school	2,488	47.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.4%

Retail trade 18.0%

Professional & management 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Finance & real estate 6.1%

Construction 5.3%

Other services 4.8%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Public administration 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Information 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.8%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	25.2%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.0%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.1%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	4.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.6

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 18.2%

18 and over 10.0%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 18.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.0%
Retirement income	45.6%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	25.5%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	9.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.5%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.7%
Visited dentist	62.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	11.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3,287	14.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.2%
Public insurance	53.2%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	9.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	25,269	96.7%
Spanish	535	2.1%
Other Indo-European	212	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	113	0.4%
Other languages	189	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	24,555	94.0%
Born in same state	24,318	93.0%
Born in different state	6,658	25.5%
Foreign born	237	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	1,581	6.0%
Not a US citizen	1,032	65.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	5,006	19.2%
Italian	3,648	14%
Polish	873	3.3%
Arab	827	3.2%
English	268	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	225	0.9%
Irish	151	0.6%
German	72	0.3%
Norwegian	40	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 86301

What city is ZIP code 86301 in?

ZIP code 86301 is primarily assigned to Prescott, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 86301 in?

ZIP code 86301 falls within Yavapai County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 86301 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 86301 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 86301 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 86301 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 86301 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 86301 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 86301?

The median home value in ZIP code 86301 is $441,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 86301 in?

ZIP code 86301 observes the MST timezone.