ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 86351

Part of Sedona, AZ

Pop. 6,721·Yavapai County·9th most expensive ZIP in Arizona

Median rent (all units)

$2,621/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

+$689

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

Be the first to discuss 86351 rents ↓

Most AffordableMost Expensive

ZIP 86351 · $2,621

More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,330

1 BR

$1,540

2 BR

$1,930

3 BR

$2,680

4 BR+

$2,940

Research median

$1,930/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

Loading…

Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Arizona

Rent in ZIP 86351 changed +5.3% 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 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($81,203) is $2,030 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,930); a 3-bedroom is $2,680.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 86351. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$31,452/yr

At $2,621/mo median

Location

CitySedona

StateAZ

CountyYavapai County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (5.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.3% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 86351 (Sedona, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 52.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

6,721

Median income

$81,203

Median age

Renters

29.8%

Age distribution

14.3%

16.3%

59.6%

Under 184.4%

18–345.5%

35–5414.3%

55–6416.3%

65+59.6%

Gender

44.7%

55.3%

Male44.7%

Female55.3%

Race & ethnicity

88.8%

White88.8%

Hispanic5.6%

Asian3.2%

Other2.4%

Education (25+)

34.7%

52.7%

No HS diploma2.5%

HS diploma10.1%

Some college34.7%

Bachelor's+52.7%

Housing tenure

70.2%

29.8%

Owner70.2%

Renter29.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 86351 in Sedona, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income

$70,341 → $81,203

up 15.4%

Population

6,300 → 6,721

up 6.7%

Renter share

34.1% → 29.8%

-4.3 pts

Bachelor's+

50.4% → 52.7%

+2.3 pts

Median age

65 → 68

+3.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 86351 in Sedona, AZ now reports about $81,203, up from $70,341 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 6,300 to 6,721 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.7% change. About 29.8% of households rent today, against 34.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 50.4% to 52.7%.

Community

Discussions about ZIP 86351

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

Local insights

Tips for renters in ZIP 86351

About renting in ZIP 86351

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 86351 covers Sedona, AZ. The median rent here is $2,621/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($81,203/yr), ZIP 86351 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 86351?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (about $50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,621/mo in ZIP 86351. The local median household income is $81,203/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 86351?

Rent in ZIP 86351 has risen 5.3% over the past year.

How does ZIP 86351 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 86351 is one of the pricier among Arizona ZIP codes for rent, ranking #9 of 183 at $2,621/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 86351 changed +5.3%, against a typical +1.6% across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks.