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Population and households in ZIP 86426
Household size in ZIP 86426
| Period | ZIP 86426 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.84 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.82 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.20 | 2.70 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 86426 are small: just 2.20 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.36, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 86426
| Period | ZIP 86426 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.4 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 52.3 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.6 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 58.6 | 40.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.3 | +3.5 | +2.3 |
ZIP 86426 skews older: half of its residents are older than 58.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 51.4 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 14 of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 86426
| Period | ZIP 86426 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 12.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 86426 (9.8%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.4 points, even as the national share fell.
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 86426
Renters in ZIP 86426
| Period | ZIP 86426 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 32.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.0% | 36.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 35.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 32.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.0 pts | +0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 86426 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 38.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 10.0 points from 2006–10, 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 86426
| Period | ZIP 86426 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 15.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −12.0 pts | −5.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 86426 is close to the national rate: 11.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 12.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 86426
| Period | ZIP 86426 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1997 | 1987 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1988 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1998 | 1989 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 86426 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1999, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
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 86426
| Period | ZIP 86426 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $983 | $1,043 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $944 | $1,078 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $954 | $1,227 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,249 | $1,736 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$267 | +$694 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 86426 runs $1,249 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $267 a month from 2006–10, a 27% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the south.
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 86426
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 86426
| Period | ZIP 86426 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 86426 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 11.0%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged down 1.5 points, even as the national share rose. Only 13 of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 86426
| Period | ZIP 86426 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.0% | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.8% | 85.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.9% | 86.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.3% | 89.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 86426 have finished high school as nationally: 88.3%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 86426
| Period | ZIP 86426 | Arizona | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 86426: 9.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 237 Arizona ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 19 have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 86426 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 86426 | 2.20 | 58.6 | 9.8% | 14.7% | 11.1% | 1999 | $1,249 | 11.0% | 88.3% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 86442 | 2.06 | 52.3 | 10.3% | 30.0% | 15.2% | 1989 | $1,044 | 14.9% | 85.2% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 89029 | 2.09 | 55.1 | 9.5% | 48.1% | 23.2% | 1995 | $1,078 | 18.2% | 89.5% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 86433 | 1.51 | 43.2 | 2.3% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 1989 | $950 | 6.4% | 78.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 86429 | 1.97 | 59.8 | 5.6% | 32.6% | 23.4% | 1997 | $1,148 | 17.6% | 89.1% | 10.0% |
| ZIP 86413 | 1.94 | 52.9 | 7.4% | 12.9% | 11.3% | 1994 | $1,033 | 5.9% | 76.2% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 86334 | 2.71 | 53.1 | 9.7% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 1999 | $1,136 | 15.7% | 90.8% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 92398 | 3.07 | 31.5 | 1.5% | 46.4% | 3.0% | 1965 | $1,788 | 8.0% | 84.5% | 33.4% |
| ZIP 92347 | 3.03 | 51.1 | 10.5% | 35.0% | 16.5% | 1974 | $1,261 | 9.6% | 82.6% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 86005 | 2.37 | 34.3 | 10.2% | 43.3% | 13.5% | 1995 | $1,382 | 56.2% | 96.7% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 86001 | 2.18 | 31.4 | 8.4% | 60.4% | 12.5% | 1995 | $1,796 | 53.0% | 95.5% | 5.8% |
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 86426. 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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