86301 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 86301, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

86301 is a zip code in Yavapai County, Arizona, which covers Prescott, with a total population of 25,178 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 86301 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 86301.

The estimated population of people living in 86301 is 25,178, with a median age of 59.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 86301 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,178
+5.43%
+13.69%
2020
23,882
+3.44%
-
2019
23,087
+0.73%
-
2018
22,919
+3.49%
-
2017
22,147
 - -

Population of 86301 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 86301 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
84.6%
86.1%
 -1.74%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Native
0.6%
0.7%
 -14.29%
Hispanic
9.5%
8.5%
 +11.76%
Asian
2.5%
1.7%
 +47.06%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.6%
2.6%
 0.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 86301 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 86301 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 86301 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 86301 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 59 +3.69% 57.7 +3.41% 60 +4.17%
2020 56.9 +2.34% 55.8 +1.09% 57.6 +3.23%
2019 55.6 +4.32% 55.2 +5.54% 55.8 +2.2%
2018 53.3 -1.3% 52.3 -1.51% 54.6 -1.09%
2017 54 - 53.1 - 55.2 -

The median age of the 86301 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 86301 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 9 853 -8.7% 706 +2.71% 745 722
10 to 19 1,426 +10.48% 1,250 +13.15% 1,571 1,418
20 to 29 1,194 +8.51% 1,276 -30.41% 1,285 918
30 to 39 727 0.55% 849 +31.38% 700 1,116
40 to 49 762 +24.66% 1,062 -5.72% 895 981
50 to 59 1,306 -5.89% 1,503 -13.99% 1,204 1,288
60 to 69 1,773 +30.21% 2,089 +38.05% 2,351 3,000
70+ 2,556 +33.44% 2,815 +21.8% 3,511 3,473

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 86301 zip code is $60,907.00.

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 86301.

  • Under 25
    $29,863.00
  • 25 to 44
    $62,364.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,175.00
  • 65 and over
    $56,771.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 86301 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 86301, 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 86301 is currently $80,419.00.

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.

5.52% of households in 86301 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 86301 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    18.28%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.82%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.61%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.34%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.14%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.30%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.52%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 86301 is $36,212.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 86301 by the total population of 86301.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 86301 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 86301 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
    17.60%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35.99%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.78%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31.14%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.48%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 86301 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 86301 zip over the age of 16 is 22,205.

Of those people, a total of 39.50% 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 86301 is 36.80%.

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 86301 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,483 28.00% 23.10%
20 to 24 years 1,518 55.80% 21.70%
25 to 29 years 685 68.80% 9.80%
30 to 34 years 870 76.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,868 85.40% 2.10%
45 to 54 years 2,073 74.70% 9.70%
55 to 59 years 1,373 71.20% 3.00%
60 to 64 years 2,867 50.30% 1.00%
65 to 74 years 5,276 13.90% 6.40%
75 years and over 4,192 2.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 86301. 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 19,929 37.90% 7.20%
Black or African American 36 41.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 209 48.30% 9.90%
Asian 583 63.60% 2.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 672 68.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 776 36.60% 13.40%
Hispanic or Latino 1,834 55.90% 8.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 19,148 37.00% 6.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 86301 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 86301 is 8,167, with median earnings of $30,999.00.

Women in 86301 are earning approximately 76.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,167 $30,999.00
Male 3,891 $37,987.00
Female 4,276 $29,182.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 86301 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 614 $67,813.00
Business and Financial 520 $62,188.00
Computer and Mathematical 89 $111,083.00
Architecture and Engineering 130 $125,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 97 $105,335.00
Community and Social Service 283 $42,044.00
Legal 85 $78,237.00
Educational and Library 684 $16,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 176 $12,188.00
Healthcare Practitioners 643 $83,625.00
Healthcare Support 259 $17,662.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 51 $40,284.00
Law Enforcement 110 $66,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 411 $11,599.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 365 $21,117.00
Personal Care and Service 327 $14,894.00
Sales 1,198 $27,993.00
Office and Administrative Support 931 $29,319.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 381 $39,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 54 $19,146.00
Production 192 $40,441.00
Transportation and Material Moving 249 $40,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 86301 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 86301.

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 366 $54,231.00 248 $68,229.00
Business and Financial 159 $57,583.00 361 $87,511.00
Computer and Mathematical 76 $105,000.00 13 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 102 $125,625.00 28 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00 81 $105,692.00
Community and Social Service 181 $51,039.00 102 $40,263.00
Legal 15 $0.00 70 $77,756.00
Educational and Library 157 $15,142.00 527 $16,821.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 127 $15,677.00 49 $11,012.00
Healthcare Practitioners 259 $143,125.00 384 $56,716.00
Healthcare Support 92 $17,054.00 167 $19,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $40,682.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 90 $66,875.00 20 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 127 $21,354.00 284 $10,300.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 240 $20,676.00 125 $21,681.00
Personal Care and Service 43 $5,966.00 284 $17,375.00
Sales 690 $25,132.00 508 $28,321.00
Office and Administrative Support 106 $6,863.00 825 $29,560.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 365 $39,386.00 16 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 54 $19,146.00 0 $0.00
Production 138 $44,531.00 54 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 175 $41,932.00 74 $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 11,194 households in 86301, with an average household size of 2.11 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 6,928 families living in the 86301 zip code with an average family size of 2.55 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 86301:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,619 406 903 4,266
Average Household Size 2.45 4.04 3.26 1.22
Total Families 5,619 406 903 0
Average Household Size 2.41 3.19 3.12 0

Poverty

Of the 6,928 families living in 86301, 6.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 86301:

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 12,877 housing units in 86301.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,194 86.93%
Vacant 1,683 13.07%

23.07% of the total 12,877 housing units in 86301 are rental units. This is approximately 2,971 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,962 are occupied by the owner - or 61.83% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 86301 is $1,205.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 86301 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
    261
  • Less than $500
    112
  • $500 to $999
    1,121
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    882
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    403
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    161
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    93
  • $3,000 or more
    199

Property Value

The median value of a property in 86301 is $354,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 86301 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    184
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    155
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    199
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    618
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,047
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,069
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,646
  • $1,000,000 or more
    44

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 86301. The chart below shows the number of properties in 86301 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    399
  • 1940 to 1949
    151
  • 1950 to 1959
    460
  • 1960 to 1969
    484
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,698
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,222
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,817
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,633
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,917
  • 2014 or later
    96

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 86301 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    677
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,960
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,906
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,651

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 86301 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 86301 that commute to work in a particular way.

14.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 86301.

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
    556
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,730
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,687
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,674
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    886
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    200
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    402
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    88
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    17
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    37
  • 90 or more minutes
    119

Summary

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