ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 86005

Part of Flagstaff, AZ

Pop. 17,961·Coconino County·38th most expensive ZIP in Arizona

Median rent (all units)

$2,099/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

+$167

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 86005 · $2,099

More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Arizona

Rent in ZIP 86005 changed +0.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.6%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($87,942) is $2,199 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,940); a 3-bedroom is $2,370.

Rank in Flagstaff

1st cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Flagstaff.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 86005. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$25,188/yr

At $2,099/mo median

Location

CityFlagstaff

StateAZ

CountyCoconino County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.4% YoY, +0.3% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 86005 covers Flagstaff, AZ. The median rent here is $2,099/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,740/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,940/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($87,942/yr), ZIP 86005 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $84,000/year (about $40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,099/mo in ZIP 86005. The local median household income is $87,942/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 86005?

Rent in ZIP 86005 has been roughly flat over the past year, a +0.4% change.

How does ZIP 86005 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 86005 is one of the pricier among Arizona ZIP codes for rent, ranking #38 of 183 at $2,099/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 86005 changed +0.4%, against a typical +1.6% across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks.