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ZIP 86004

Pop. 36,394·Coconino County·21st most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,268/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
+$303
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ZIP 86004 · $2,268
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,710
1 BR
$1,850
2 BR
$2,060
3 BR
$2,510
4 BR+
$2,750
Research median
$2,060/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
$27,216/yr
At $2,268/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyCoconino County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.6% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 86004 (Flagstaff, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, 44% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,394
Median income
$81,172
Median age
38.5
Renters
37.2%
Age distribution
21.7%
23.4%
27.1%
15.9%
Under 1821.7%
18–3423.4%
35–5427.1%
55–6411.9%
65+15.9%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
61.8%
21.5%
14.6%
White61.8%
Black0.9%
Hispanic21.5%
Asian1.2%
Other14.6%
Education (25+)
22%
28.6%
44%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma22%
Some college28.6%
Bachelor's+44%
Housing tenure
62.8%
37.2%
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 86004 in Flagstaff, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,296 → $81,172
up 12.3%
Population
36,337 → 36,394
up 0.2%
Renter share
35.7% → 37.2%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
44.8% → 44%
-0.8 pts
Median age
36.4 → 38.5
+2.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $72,296 to $81,172 across the same window, up 12.3% versus 2021. Renters now make up 37.2% of households, compared with 35.7% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 86004 covers Flagstaff, AZ. The median rent here is $2,268/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,060/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($81,172/yr), ZIP 86004 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 86004?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 86004 (Flagstaff, AZ) is $2,268. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 86004 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 86004's median rent of $2,268/mo is $303 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 86004 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 86004 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #21 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,268/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 86004?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,268/mo in ZIP 86004. The local median household income is $81,172/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 86004?

Rent in ZIP 86004 has increased 9.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 86004 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 86004 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,268/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($81,172/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 86004 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 86004 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.2% of ZIP 86004 households are renters, while 62.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 86004 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 86004 compare to the rest of Flagstaff?

ZIP 86004 is pricier than Flagstaff as a whole. At $2,268/mo, it's $151 above the Flagstaff citywide median of $2,117/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 86004 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 86004 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,268/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 86004's median household income ($81,172/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 86004 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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