86401 ZIP Code — Kingman, AZ

Mohave County, Arizona

ZIP code 86401 is located in Kingman, Arizona, within Mohave County. It covers approximately 1,226.34 square miles and serves a population of 29,528 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 86401

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $228,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $56,752. 46% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 86401 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

29,528

population

1,226.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

86401 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 86401

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 86401. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kingman	Acceptable
Kingman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

86409 Kingman (9.1 mi) 86437 Valentine (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	29,528
Population density	29,528 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	1,226.34 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	35.3952
Longitude	-113.9916
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	46.6%	52.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	13.3%	21.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.5%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

29,528

Population

29,528

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$56,752

Median household income

$31,149

Per capita income

$228,100

Median home value

$1,028

Median monthly rent

68.7%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

9,544

Housing units

17.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

808

Under 5

791

882

5–9

863

838

10–14

820

719

15–19

704

622

20–24

610

2,134

25–34

2,090

1,587

35–44

1,554

1,375

45–54

1,346

1,091

55–59

1,069

1,122

60–64

1,098

1,932

65–74

1,893

1,412

75–84

1,383

397

85+

388

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,167	20.9%
18 and over	23,361	79.1%
65 and over	7,405	25.1%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.6%

Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

Two or more races 7%

Other race 2.9%

Asian 1.5%

Black or African American 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	25,119	78.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2,437	7.6%
Two or more races	2,232	7%
Other race	922	2.9%
Asian	467	1.5%
Black or African American	401	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	387	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.6%	52.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	17.0%	13.3%	21.1%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.5%	6.4%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$56,752

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.7%

$50k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 33.6%

$300k–$500k 20.7%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$228,100
Median rent / month	$1,028
Owner occupied	68.7%
Renter occupied	31.3%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	8.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	12.7%
2000–2009	26.3%
1990–1999	23.2%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	18.4%
3 bedrooms	57.5%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	30.7%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.9%
Electricity	39.3%
Propane / LP gas	7.7%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	2.4%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,987	48.8%
Cohabiting couple	911	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	2,533	20.6%
Female householder, no spouse	2,847	23.2%
Households with children under 18	3,327	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,011	40.8%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.3%	22.8%
Married	51.4%	51.2%
Separated	1.8%	1.2%
Widowed	4.0%	11.1%
Divorced	16.5%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 31.1%

Some college, no degree 30.7%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.3%
Bachelor's or higher	17.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	442	7.3%
Kindergarten	289	4.8%
Elementary school	2,760	45.8%
High school	1,332	22.1%
College / grad school	1,208	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Public administration 14.3%

Retail trade 11.7%

Professional & management 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Manufacturing 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Construction 5.9%

Other services 3.3%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.5%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.0%
Government	23.7%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	9.1%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 16.5%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 12.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.3%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.7%
Visited dentist	53.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3,278	14.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	38.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.8%
Public insurance	52.7%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	4.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	27,929	94.6%
Spanish	496	1.8%
Other Indo-European	282	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	53	0.2%
Other languages	140	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	27,946	94.6%
Born in same state	27,734	93.9%
Born in different state	7,598	25.7%
Foreign born	212	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	1,582	5.4%
Not a US citizen	992	62.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,780	12.8%
Italian	3,344	11.3%
Arab	1,511	5.1%
Polish	557	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	491	1.7%
German	158	0.5%
Irish	130	0.4%
Dutch	97	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 86401

What city is ZIP code 86401 in?

ZIP code 86401 is primarily assigned to Kingman, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 86401 in?

ZIP code 86401 falls within Mohave County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 86401 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 86401 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 86401 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 86401 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 86401 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 86401 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 86401?

ZIP code 86401 has an estimated population of 29,528 residents, with a density of 24 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 86401 in?

ZIP code 86401 observes the MST timezone.