86338 ZIP Code — Skull Valley, AZ

Yavapai County, Arizona

ZIP code 86338 is located in Skull Valley, Arizona, within Yavapai County. It covers approximately 336.28 square miles and serves a population of 570 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 86338

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $630,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $58,000. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 86338 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

570

population

336.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

86338 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 86338

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 86338. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Skull Valley	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	570
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	336.28 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.5980
Longitude	-112.7701
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	41.6%	47.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	32.8%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	16.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	6.1%	4.2%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

570

Population

People per sq mi

60.3

Median age

$58,000

Median household income

$37,138

Per capita income

$630,200

Median home value

$885

Median monthly rent

71.6%

Home ownership

23.3%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

254

Housing units

42.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	94	16.5%
18 and over	476	83.5%
65 and over	197	34.6%
Median age	60.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

Black or African American 3.4%

Other race 2.8%

Two or more races 1.7%

Asian 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	512	85.8%
Hispanic or Latino	27	4.5%
Black or African American	20	3.4%
Other race	17	2.8%
Two or more races	10	1.7%
Asian	8	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.6%	47.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	32.8%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	22.4%	16.0%	21.1%
Over $200k	6.1%	4.2%	6.4%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 20.1%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	20.1%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	3.0%
$100k–$150k	22.3%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$58,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$50k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$200k–$300k 2.1%

$300k–$500k 34.9%

$500k–$1M 18.0%

$1M+ 38.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$630,200
Median rent / month	$885
Owner occupied	71.6%
Renter occupied	28.4%
Vacant	19.8%
Single-family detached	84.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	15.5%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	17.3%
1970–1979	6.7%
1960–1969	3.6%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	23.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	32.8%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	11.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	14.8%
2 vehicles	45.5%
3 or more	36.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.8%
Electricity	18.9%
Propane / LP gas	58.7%
Wood	18.6%
Solar	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	140	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	18	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	70	26.5%
Female householder, no spouse	36	13.6%
Households with children under 18	37	14.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	133	50.4%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.3%	15.6%
Married	56.0%	64.0%
Separated	1.6%	0.9%
Widowed	0.0%	6.7%
Divorced	26.1%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.9%

HS graduate 21.4%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 23.2%

Graduate / professional 18.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	42.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	9.1%
Elementary school	31	56.4%
High school	6	10.9%
College / grad school	13	23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 20.6%

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Construction 19.6%

Finance & real estate 9.8%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Professional & management 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Retail trade 4.4%

Other services 3.9%

Information 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	25.5%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	7.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.8%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	5.9%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	13.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.3

Poverty

All people 23.3%

Under 18 years 57.4%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 9.3%

Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.4%
Retirement income	35.6%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.5%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	13.0%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	64.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	14.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.1%
Under 18	12.8%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	32.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.8%
Public insurance	57.2%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	42.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	518	90.9%
Spanish	6	1.2%
Other Indo-European	6	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	549	96.3%
Born in same state	543	95.3%
Born in different state	248	43.5%
Foreign born	6	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	21	3.7%
Not a US citizen	21	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	145	25.4%
French	102	17.9%
Dutch	24	4.2%
Arab	14	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	9	1.6%
English	6	1.1%
Irish	4	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	95.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 86338

What city is ZIP code 86338 in?

ZIP code 86338 is primarily assigned to Skull Valley, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 86338 in?

ZIP code 86338 falls within Yavapai County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 86338 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 86338 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 86338 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 86338 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86338?

23% of residents in ZIP code 86338 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 86338 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 86338 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 86338 in?

ZIP code 86338 observes the MST timezone.