86438 ZIP Code — Yucca, AZ

Mohave County, Arizona

ZIP code 86438 is located in Yucca, Arizona, within Mohave County. It covers approximately 960.74 square miles and serves a population of 611 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 86438

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,542. 81% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 86438 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

611

population

960.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

86438 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 86438

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 86438. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Yucca	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	611
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	960.74 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	34.7770
Longitude	-114.1748
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	75.6%	52.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	1.3%	13.3%	21.1%
Over $200k	7.1%	2.5%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

611

Population

People per sq mi

67.9

Median age

$43,542

Median household income

$29,648

Per capita income

$199,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.0%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

552

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

140

65–74

119

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	21	3.4%
18 and over	590	96.6%
65 and over	385	63.0%
Median age	67.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.8%

Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

Other race 4.4%

Two or more races 3%

Black or African American 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	543	82.8%
Hispanic or Latino	45	6.9%
Other race	29	4.4%
Two or more races	20	3%
Black or African American	11	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.6%	52.2%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	32.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	1.3%	13.3%	21.1%
Over $200k	7.1%	2.5%	6.4%

Under $10k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 17.5%

$25k–$35k 14.5%

$35k–$50k 28.1%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	17.5%
$25k–$35k	14.5%
$35k–$50k	28.1%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	3.0%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$43,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.3%

$50k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 4.0%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 21.8%

$500k–$1M 15.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$199,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.0%
Renter occupied	3.0%
Vacant	41.1%
Single-family detached	50.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	49.3%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	50.5%
1990–1999	16.4%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	9.4%
1960–1969	8.7%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.7%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	26.3%
3 bedrooms	53.2%
4 bedrooms	5.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	17.2%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	41.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	29.6%
Propane / LP gas	51.7%
Wood	14.2%
Solar	1.5%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	194	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	17	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	77	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	43	13.0%
Households with children under 18	11	3.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	263	79.5%
Average household size	1.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	10.3%	0.0%
Married	65.0%	76.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.8%	16.7%
Divorced	20.9%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 40.9%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.5%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	80.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	5	19.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 28.1%

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Retail trade 12.2%

Professional & management 10.1%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Construction 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Other services 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	15.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	37.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	3.6%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.3

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 47.6%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	81.0%
Retirement income	33.8%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	42.2%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	10.8%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	36.0%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	20.7%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	15.5%
No health insurance	13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	52.3%
Cholesterol screening	93.6%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	126	21.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.6%
Under 18	52.4%
18–64 years	22.0%
65 and over	35.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.0%
Public insurance	78.4%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	611	100.0%
Spanish	5	0.8%
Other Indo-European	5	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	601	98.4%
Born in same state	578	94.6%
Born in different state	27	4.4%
Foreign born	23	3.8%
Naturalized citizen	10	1.6%
Not a US citizen	5	50.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	98	16%
French	94	15.4%
German	8	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	1.1%
Dutch	6	1%
English	5	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.2%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 86438

What city is ZIP code 86438 in?

ZIP code 86438 is primarily assigned to Yucca, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 86438 in?

ZIP code 86438 falls within Mohave County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 86438 have an older population?

63% of residents in ZIP code 86438 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 86438 have a large retiree population?

81% of households in ZIP code 86438 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 86438 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 86438 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 86438 have a large veteran population?

21% of civilians in ZIP code 86438 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 86438 in?

ZIP code 86438 observes the MST timezone.