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ZIP 86001

Pop. 37,312·Coconino County·51st most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,983/mo
Year-over-Year
-14.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
+$18
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ZIP 86001 · $1,983
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,800
1 BR
$1,940
2 BR
$2,160
3 BR
$2,630
4 BR+
$2,890
Research median
$2,160/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,796/yr
At $1,983/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyCoconino County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 14.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-14.0% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 86001 (Flagstaff, AZ) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 56.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,312
Median income
$64,626
Median age
23.8
Renters
63.2%
Age distribution
13.4%
55.1%
17.1%
Under 1813.4%
18–3455.1%
35–5417.1%
55–646.9%
65+7.5%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
66.8%
15.6%
12.7%
White66.8%
Black1.8%
Hispanic15.6%
Asian3.1%
Other12.7%
Education (25+)
13.1%
26.3%
56.8%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma13.1%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+56.8%
Housing tenure
36.8%
63.2%
Owner36.8%
Renter63.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 86001 in Flagstaff, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,561 → $64,626
up 14.3%
Population
37,157 → 37,312
up 0.4%
Renter share
61.8% → 63.2%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
52.3% → 56.8%
+4.5 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $56,561 in 2021 to $64,626 more recently. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 52.3% to 56.8% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 86001

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 86001 covers Flagstaff, AZ. The median rent here is $1,983/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($64,626/yr), ZIP 86001 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 14.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 86001?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 86001 (Flagstaff, AZ) is $1,983. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 86001 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 86001's median rent of $1,983/mo is $18 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 86001 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 86001 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #51 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $1,983/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 86001?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,983/mo in ZIP 86001. The local median household income is $64,626/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 86001?

Rent in ZIP 86001 has decreased 14.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 86001 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 86001 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,983/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($64,626/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 86001 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 86001 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.2% of ZIP 86001 households are renters, while 36.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 86001 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 86001 compare to the rest of Flagstaff?

ZIP 86001 is more affordable than Flagstaff overall. At $1,983/mo, it's $134 below the Flagstaff citywide median of $2,117/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 86001 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 86001 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,983/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 86001's median household income ($64,626/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 86001 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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