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ZIP 86005

Pop. 17,961·Coconino County·19th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,281/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$316
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ZIP 86005 · $2,281
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,610
1 BR
$1,740
2 BR
$1,940
3 BR
$2,370
4 BR+
$2,590
Research median
$1,940/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
$27,372/yr
At $2,281/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyCoconino County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.9% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 86005 (Flagstaff, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, 58.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,961
Median income
$87,942
Median age
34.3
Renters
42.9%
Age distribution
22.7%
29.3%
22.8%
14.1%
Under 1822.7%
18–3429.3%
35–5422.8%
55–6411%
65+14.1%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
71.5%
14.9%
White71.5%
Black3%
Hispanic14.9%
Asian2.8%
Other7.7%
Education (25+)
27.2%
58.5%
No HS diploma2.6%
HS diploma11.7%
Some college27.2%
Bachelor's+58.5%
Housing tenure
57.1%
42.9%
Owner57.1%
Renter42.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 86005 in Flagstaff, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,799 → $87,942
up 20.8%
Population
15,921 → 17,961
up 12.8%
Renter share
40.6% → 42.9%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
58.3% → 58.5%
+0.2 pts

Median household income rose from $72,799 to $87,942 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.8% shift. The population has grown by 12.8% since 2021, moving from about 15,921 residents to roughly 17,961. Renters now make up 42.9% of households, compared with 40.6% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 86005 covers Flagstaff, AZ. The median rent here is $2,281/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,740/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($87,942/yr), ZIP 86005 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 86005?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 86005 (Flagstaff, AZ) is $2,281. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 86005 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 86005's median rent of $2,281/mo is $316 (16%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 86005 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 86005 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #19 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,281/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 86005?

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 $2,281/mo in ZIP 86005. The local median household income is $87,942/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 86005?

Rent in ZIP 86005 has increased 14.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 86005 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 86005 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,281/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($87,942/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 86005 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 86005 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.9% of ZIP 86005 households are renters, while 57.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 86005 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 86005 compare to the rest of Flagstaff?

ZIP 86005 is pricier than Flagstaff as a whole. At $2,281/mo, it's $164 above the Flagstaff citywide median of $2,117/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 86005 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 86005 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,281/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 86005's median household income ($87,942/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 86005 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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