86436 ZIP Code — Topock, AZ

Mohave County, Arizona

ZIP code 86436 is located in Topock, Arizona, within Mohave County. It covers approximately 86.50 square miles and serves a population of 772 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 86436

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $166,400. Renters make up the majority at 60%, typical of denser urban areas.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 86436 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

772

population

86.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

86436 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 86436

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 86436. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Topock	Acceptable
Topock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

92363 Needles (13.6 mi) 86426 Fort Mohave (15.2 mi) 86404 Lake Havasu City (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	772
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	86.50 sq mi
Water area	3.91 sq mi
Latitude	34.7985
Longitude	-114.4805
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	71.7%	52.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	13.3%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

772

Population

People per sq mi

71.0

Median age

Median household income

$36,993

Per capita income

$166,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

40.2%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

1,147

Housing units

12.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

55–59

60–64

240

65–74

142

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	772	100.0%
65 and over	510	66.1%
Median age	71.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%

Group	Count	%
White	743	96.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	3.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.7%	52.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	24.4%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	13.3%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	6.4%

$10k–$15k 17.0%

$25k–$35k 31.8%

$35k–$50k 5.0%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	17.0%
$25k–$35k	31.8%
$35k–$50k	5.0%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 29.4%

$150k–$200k 31.5%

$200k–$300k 26.8%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	40.2%
Renter occupied	59.8%
Vacant	61.0%
Single-family detached	42.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	57.1%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	10.6%
1990–1999	21.0%
1980–1989	46.5%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	2.3%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.9%
2 bedrooms	53.3%
3 bedrooms	27.9%
4 bedrooms	5.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.0%
1 vehicle	5.0%
2 vehicles	54.5%
3 or more	29.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.8%
Electricity	52.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	260	44.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	226	38.7%
Female householder, no spouse	98	16.8%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	510	87.3%
Average household size	1.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.2%	0.0%
Married	53.5%	65.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	20.4%	34.3%
Divorced	13.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 53.6%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

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

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 71.3%

Retail trade 28.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	71.3%
Sales & office	28.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	82.4%
Retirement income	38.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	41.4%
High cholesterol	42.1%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	10.9%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	35.9%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	10.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	94.1%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	99	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.8%
Public insurance	66.1%
No insurance	17.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	772	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	772	100.0%
Born in same state	772	100.0%
Born in different state	29	3.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	203	26.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	63	8.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	75.6%
Internet access	89.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 86436

What city is ZIP code 86436 in?

ZIP code 86436 is primarily assigned to Topock, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 86436 in?

ZIP code 86436 falls within Mohave County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 86436 have an older population?

66% of residents in ZIP code 86436 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 86436 have a large retiree population?

82% of households in ZIP code 86436 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 86436 mostly rentals?

60% of occupied units in ZIP code 86436 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 86436?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 86436 in?

ZIP code 86436 observes the MST timezone.