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ZIP 86301

Part of Prescott, AZ
Pop. 27,076·Yavapai County·59th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,948/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
-$17
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 86301 · $1,948
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,920
3 BR
$2,670
4 BR+
$2,930
Research median
$1,920/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
$23,376/yr
At $1,948/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyYavapai County
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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 (+2.2% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 86301 (Prescott, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 35.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,076
Median income
$72,652
Median age
56.3
Renters
32.1%
Age distribution
13.1%
18.2%
17.3%
14.3%
37.2%
Under 1813.1%
18–3418.2%
35–5417.3%
55–6414.3%
65+37.2%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
81.3%
White81.3%
Black0.7%
Hispanic11.5%
Asian3%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
21.8%
37.4%
35.9%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma21.8%
Some college37.4%
Bachelor's+35.9%
Housing tenure
67.9%
32.1%
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 86301 in Prescott, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,907 → $72,652
up 19.3%
Population
25,178 → 27,076
up 7.5%
Renter share
28.9% → 32.1%
+3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
36.6% → 35.9%
-0.7 pts
Median age
59 → 56.3
-2.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $72,652 today, compared with $60,907 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 25,178 to 27,076 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.5% change. About 32.1% of households rent today, against 28.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 86301 covers Prescott, AZ. The median rent here is $1,948/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,920/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($72,652/yr), ZIP 86301 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 86301?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 86301 (Prescott, AZ) is $1,948. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 86301 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 86301's median rent of $1,948/mo is $17 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 86301 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 86301 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #59 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $1,948/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 86301?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,948/mo in ZIP 86301. The local median household income is $72,652/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 86301?

Rent in ZIP 86301 has increased 2.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 86301 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 86301 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,948/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($72,652/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 86301 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 86301 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.1% of ZIP 86301 households are renters, while 67.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 86301 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 86301 compare to the rest of Prescott?

ZIP 86301 is pricier than Prescott as a whole. At $1,948/mo, it's $107 above the Prescott citywide median of $1,841/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 86301 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 86301 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,948/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 86301's median household income ($72,652/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 86301 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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