86444 ZIP Code — Meadview, AZ

Mohave County, Arizona

ZIP code 86444 is located in Meadview, Arizona, within Mohave County. It covers approximately 522.14 square miles and serves a population of 1,641 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 86444

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $142,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,508. 90% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 43% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 32% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 86444 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,641

population

522.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

86444 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 86444

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 86444. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Meadview	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,641
Population density	3 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	522.14 sq mi
Water area	10.56 sq mi
Latitude	35.9945
Longitude	-114.0875
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	61.2%	52.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	13.3%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,641

Population

People per sq mi

70.0

Median age

$55,508

Median household income

$30,256

Per capita income

$142,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.4%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

52.5%

Unemployment

1,419

Housing units

6.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

328

65–74

300

232

75–84

213

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9	0.5%
18 and over	1,632	99.5%
65 and over	1,196	72.9%
Median age	70.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,617	98.5%
Two or more races	24	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	52.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	25.9%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	13.3%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	6.4%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 19.2%

$25k–$35k 12.3%

$35k–$50k 1.0%

$50k–$75k 32.7%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	19.2%
$25k–$35k	12.3%
$35k–$50k	1.0%
$50k–$75k	32.7%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
Median income	$55,508

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.2%

$50k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.4%
Renter occupied	5.6%
Vacant	40.0%
Single-family detached	35.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	64.8%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	20.3%
1990–1999	29.8%
1980–1989	21.1%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.7%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	47.2%
3 bedrooms	36.2%
4 bedrooms	2.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.3%
Electricity	51.2%
Propane / LP gas	32.6%
Wood	7.4%
Solar	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	503	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	68	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	193	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	117	13.3%
Households with children under 18	9	1.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	706	80.1%
Average household size	1.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	8.4%	7.3%
Married	59.7%	64.5%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	22.1%	12.8%
Divorced	8.1%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 20.0%

Associate's degree 18.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.9%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.5%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	9	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 36.2%

Other services 20.7%

Professional & management 15.5%

Manufacturing 13.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	20.7%
Sales & office	50.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.6%
Government	22.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.9%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	43.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	89.6%
Retirement income	65.4%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	46.2%
High cholesterol	45.1%
Diabetes	17.4%
Heart disease	12.7%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	39.6%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	11.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	31.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	95.1%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	516	31.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	44.3%
65 and over	26.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.6%
Public insurance	86.0%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,641	100.0%
Spanish	8	0.5%
Other Indo-European	8	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,591	97.0%
Born in same state	1,591	97.0%
Born in different state	28	1.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	50	3.0%
Not a US citizen	50	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	412	25.1%
Italian	243	14.8%
Polish	58	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	16	1%
Arab	11	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.7%
Internet access	89.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 86444

What city is ZIP code 86444 in?

ZIP code 86444 is primarily assigned to Meadview, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 86444 in?

ZIP code 86444 falls within Mohave County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 86444 have an older population?

73% of residents in ZIP code 86444 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 86444 have a large retiree population?

90% of households in ZIP code 86444 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 86444 have a large veteran population?

32% of civilians in ZIP code 86444 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 86444 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 86444 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 86444 in?

ZIP code 86444 observes the MST timezone.