86023 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 86023, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

86023 is a zip code in Coconino County, Arizona, which covers Flagstaff CCD and Williams, with a total population of 1,916 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 86023 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 86023.

The estimated population of people living in 86023 is 1,916, with a median age of 29.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 86023 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,916
 -17.27% +4.70%
2020
2,316
 -8.75% -
2019
2,538
+2.13%
-
2018
2,485
+35.79%
-
2017
1,830
 - -

Population of 86023 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 86023 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
43.1%
62.8%
 -31.37%
Black/African American
3.4%
3.3%
 +3.03%
Native
35.3%
14.9%
 +136.91%
Hispanic
14.2%
13.7%
 +3.65%
Asian
0%
4.4%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.1%
0.9%
 +355.56%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 86023 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 86023 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 86023 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 86023 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 29.8 -29.72% 43.1 -11.32% 27.4 -5.19%
2020 42.4 +15.53% 48.6 +0.83% 28.9 +4.33%
2019 36.7 +1.66% 48.2 +14.76% 27.7 +0.36%
2018 36.1 -26.33% 42 -14.63% 27.6 -37.84%
2017 49 - 49.2 - 44.4 -

The median age of the 86023 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 86023 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 14 -78.57% 12 +3012.57%
10 to 19 62 -16.1% 102 -115.36% 52 25
20 to 29 89 +147.71% 116 +176.38% 231 367
30 to 39 219 -71.1% 58 +67.31% 79 67
40 to 49 291 -99.2% 49 +211.5% 80 88
50 to 59 261 -30.12% 283 -10.01% 163 201
60 to 69 229 -44.2% 15 +704.84% 129 130
70+ 15 -90.56% 15 -63.14% 3 0

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 86023 zip code is $85,625.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 86023.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $85,946.00
  • 65 and over
    $0.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 86023 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 86023, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 86023 is currently $96,707.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

13.02% of households in 86023 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 86023 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.82%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.47%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.41%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    19.43%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    3.97%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    17.88%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.02%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 86023 is $34,963.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 86023 by the total population of 86023.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 86023 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 86023 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    18.36%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.39%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20.58%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.66%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 86023 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 86023 zip over the age of 16 is 1,615.

Of those people, a total of 90.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 86023 is 90.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 86023 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 77 64.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 270 78.90% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 328 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 51 52.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 249 100.00% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 172 77.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 206 95.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 184 100.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 75 100.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 3 100.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 86023. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 898 92.90% 0.00%
Black or African American 65 67.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 477 90.40% 0.00%
Asian 13 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 82 72.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 80 97.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 272 90.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 727 91.20% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 86023 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 86023 is 1,459, with median earnings of $31,128.00.

Women in 86023 are earning approximately 66.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,459 $31,128.00
Male 686 $36,432.00
Female 773 $24,088.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 86023 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 137 $57,417.00
Business and Financial 32 $32,292.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 85 $44,256.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 19 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 65 $31,693.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 101 $102,525.00
Law Enforcement 41 $38,854.00
Food Preparation and Serving 53 $14,297.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 94 $9,773.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00
Sales 302 $14,896.00
Office and Administrative Support 274 $35,391.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 28 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 32 $0.00
Production 12 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 44 $127,963.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 86023 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 86023.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 28 $0.00 109 $57,194.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 32 $32,292.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 42 $43,750.00 43 $59,135.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 65 $31,693.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 72 $0.00 29 $0.00
Law Enforcement 27 $60,313.00 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 53 $14,297.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 9 $0.00 85 $20,032.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 25 $0.00 277 $14,635.00
Office and Administrative Support 174 $36,276.00 100 $24,459.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 28 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 32 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 44 $127,963.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 453 households in 86023, with an average household size of 2.45 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 187 families living in the 86023 zip code with an average family size of 4.32 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 86023:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 109 0 78 266
Average Household Size 2.85 0 6.37 1.14
Total Families 109 0 78 0
Average Household Size 2.85 0 6.37 0

Poverty

Of the 187 families living in 86023, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 86023:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 819 housing units in 86023.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 453 55.31%
Vacant 366 44.69%

29.43% of the total 819 housing units in 86023 are rental units. This is approximately 241 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 112 are occupied by the owner - or 13.68% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 86023 is $729.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 86023 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    100
  • Less than $500
    49
  • $500 to $999
    92
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    47
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    53
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 86023 is $32,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 86023 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    91
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    0
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    10
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    11
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 86023. The chart below shows the number of properties in 86023 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    62
  • 1940 to 1949
    49
  • 1950 to 1959
    0
  • 1960 to 1969
    10
  • 1970 to 1979
    22
  • 1980 to 1989
    229
  • 1990 to 1999
    307
  • 2000 to 2009
    64
  • 2010 to 2013
    76
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 86023 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    86
  • 1 vehicle available
    143
  • 2 vehicles available
    203
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    21

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 86023 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 86023 that commute to work in a particular way.

14.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 86023.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    103
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    462
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    297
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    260
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    19
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    45
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    127
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    12
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    0
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    30

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 86023 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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