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Population and households in ZIP 86046
Household size in ZIP 86046
| Period | ZIP 86046 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
ZIP 86046 is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.48, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 86046
| Period | ZIP 86046 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.7 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.7 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.6 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 86046 is 43.6 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 41.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 86046
| Period | ZIP 86046 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 86046 than nationally: 9.5%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 86046
Renters in ZIP 86046
| Period | ZIP 86046 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.6% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.4% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −15.5 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.1% of households in ZIP 86046 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than half of owners (55.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 15.5 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 86046
| Period | ZIP 86046 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.4% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.5% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 86046: 22.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 86046
| Period | ZIP 86046 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 86046 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 86046
| Period | ZIP 86046 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $862 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $830 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,081 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,333 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$471 | +$694 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 86046 costs $1,333 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $471 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 22.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 86046
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 86046
| Period | ZIP 86046 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 86046: 25.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 86046
| Period | ZIP 86046 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.3% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.2% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.1% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.7% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.5 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 86046 is close to the national rate: 88.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 4.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 86046
| Period | ZIP 86046 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in ZIP 86046 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 86046 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 86046 | 2.40 | 43.6 | 9.5% | 18.1% | 22.8% | 1996 | $1,333 | 25.1% | 88.7% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 86018 | 2.35 | 48.3 | 4.6% | 3.7% | 42.7% | 1991 | $1,451 | 45.8% | 97.7% | 0.8% |
| ZIP 86320 | 2.31 | 53.6 | 10.6% | 13.7% | 13.9% | 1998 | $800 | 10.5% | 79.2% | 14.3% |
| ZIP 86015 | 2.38 | 30.5 | 11.2% | 7.3% | 23.2% | 2005 | $1,109 | 49.7% | 97.2% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 86004 | 2.47 | 40.1 | 13.4% | 37.2% | 10.0% | 1988 | $1,654 | 42.4% | 94.1% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 86337 | 1.87 | 57.6 | 6.3% | 15.8% | 26.5% | 1996 | $714 | 15.1% | 88.8% | 4.1% |
| ZIP 86003 | 2.93 | 40.8 | 14.8% | 16.3% | 12.9% | 1983 | $717 | 7.2% | 71.3% | 16.0% |
| ZIP 86035 | 3.05 | 36.6 | 19.5% | 22.1% | 11.8% | 1986 | $571 | 8.4% | 75.0% | 16.0% |
| ZIP 86437 | 2.24 | 56.2 | 3.0% | 12.2% | 15.1% | 1999 | $886 | 16.2% | 93.2% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 86411 | 1.97 | 61.4 | 3.0% | 10.5% | 14.8% | 2004 | $839 | 11.8% | 86.8% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 86401 | 2.29 | 45.5 | 11.8% | 26.9% | 7.0% | 1993 | $1,150 | 18.7% | 90.6% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 86046. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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