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ZIP 86401

Part of Kingman, AZ
Pop. 30,124·Mohave County·163rd most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,345/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$620
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ZIP 86401 · $1,345
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,080
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,140
Research median
$1,400/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
$16,140/yr
At $1,345/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMohave County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.0% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 86401 (Kingman, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,124
Median income
$66,129
Median age
46.6
Renters
27.3%
Age distribution
21%
17.4%
19.9%
14.8%
26.8%
Under 1821%
18–3417.4%
35–5419.9%
55–6414.8%
65+26.8%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
79.3%
15%
White79.3%
Black1.5%
Hispanic15%
Asian1.7%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
29.9%
42.8%
17.8%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma29.9%
Some college42.8%
Bachelor's+17.8%
Housing tenure
72.7%
27.3%
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 86401 in Kingman, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,744 → $66,129
up 23.0%
Population
28,352 → 30,124
up 6.3%
Renter share
30.2% → 27.3%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
19.2% → 17.8%
-1.4 pts
Median age
44.5 → 46.6
+2.1 yrs

Median household income rose from $53,744 to $66,129 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.0% shift. The population has grown by 6.3% since 2021, moving from about 28,352 residents to roughly 30,124. Renters now make up 27.3% of households, compared with 30.2% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 86401 covers Kingman, AZ. The median rent here is $1,345/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($66,129/yr), ZIP 86401 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 86401?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 86401 (Kingman, AZ) is $1,345. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 86401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 86401's median rent of $1,345/mo is $620 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 86401 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 86401 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #163 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,345/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 86401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,345/mo in ZIP 86401. The local median household income is $66,129/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 86401?

Rent in ZIP 86401 has decreased 2.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 86401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 86401 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,345/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($66,129/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 86401 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 86401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.3% of ZIP 86401 households are renters, while 72.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 86401 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 86401 compare to the rest of Kingman?

ZIP 86401 is more affordable than Kingman overall. At $1,345/mo, it's $47 below the Kingman citywide median of $1,392/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 86401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 86401 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,345/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 86401's median household income ($66,129/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 86401 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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