🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

86426

Fort Mohave

ZIP Code 86426 is a standard zip code serving Fort Mohave, Fort Mohave, Arizona (AZ), in Mohave County, United States. It has an estimated population of 13,863 with a median household income of $42,562. The area falls within the America/Phoenix timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Arizona (AZ)
County: Mohave
City: Fort Mohave
Timezone: America/Phoenix

Coordinates

Latitude: 35.005200
Longitude: -114.568700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 36.24 mi²
Water Area: 0.36 mi²
Population Density: 383.0 people per mi² (70th percentile)
Bounding Box: 35.051703°N, 34.955836°S, -114.483129°E, -114.638190°W

With 13,863 residents spread across 36.24 square miles, this area has a population density of 383.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

13,863

Population

75th percentile

$42,562

Median Income

35th percentile

$147,900

Median Home Value

55th percentile

36.24 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 86426 is $42,562, and the median home value is $147,900.

Housing

6,880

Total Units

5,556

Occupied Units

80.8%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Fort Mohave, AZ.

86427

Fort Mohave

Similar ZIP Codes in Arizona

ZIP codes with similar median household income in Arizona.

85206

Mesa

$45,680

85307

Glendale

$44,169

86440

Mohave Valley

$43,021

86324

Clarkdale

$41,355

85003

Phoenix

$36,390

86001

Flagstaff

$46,991

85901

Show Low

$38,865

85710

Tucson

$42,204

Frequently Asked Questions

What information is available for each ZIP code?

Each ZIP code page shows city, state, county, geographic coordinates, timezone, population, median household income, median home value, housing units, land area, population density, commute time, educational attainment, area codes, and ZIP code type (Standard, PO Box, or Unique).

What are the different types of ZIP codes?

There are three types of ZIP codes: Standard (residential and commercial delivery areas), PO Box (assigned to post office box sections), and Unique (assigned to a single high-volume address like a government agency or large company). Standard ZIP codes are the most common.

How often is ZIP code data updated?

ZIP code assignments are updated quarterly by the USPS. Demographic data comes from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), which releases new 5-year estimates annually. ZipFYI updates its data to reflect the latest available information.

What is population density and why does it matter?

Population density measures the number of people per square mile in a ZIP code area. It helps identify urban vs. rural areas, affects real estate values, impacts service availability, and is used in market analysis. Dense urban ZIP codes may have 50,000+ people per square mile.

How are ZIP code boundaries determined?

ZIP code boundaries are determined by the USPS based on mail delivery routes, not political or geographic boundaries. They follow carrier routes and may cross city, county, or even state lines. Boundaries can change when the USPS reorganizes delivery operations.

What does median household income tell me about a ZIP code?

Median household income is the middle value when all household incomes in a ZIP code are sorted. Half of households earn more and half earn less. It is a better indicator of typical earnings than average income, which can be skewed by very high or very low outliers.