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ZIP 86403

Pop. 18,295·Mohave County·135th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,503/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
-$462
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 86403 · $1,503
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,990
4 BR+
$2,190
Research median
$1,430/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
$18,036/yr
At $1,503/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMohave County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 86403 (Lake Havasu City, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,295
Median income
$58,967
Median age
51.9
Renters
37.1%
Age distribution
15.4%
18.7%
18.2%
16%
31.6%
Under 1815.4%
18–3418.7%
35–5418.2%
55–6416%
65+31.6%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
82.1%
17.3%
White82.1%
Black0.5%
Hispanic17.3%
Asian0.6%
Education (25+)
29.7%
43.8%
17.8%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma29.7%
Some college43.8%
Bachelor's+17.8%
Housing tenure
62.9%
37.1%
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 86403 in Lake Havasu City, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,369 → $58,967
up 21.9%
Population
18,068 → 18,295
up 1.3%
Renter share
37% → 37.1%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
17.4% → 17.8%
+0.4 pts
Median age
49.8 → 51.9
+2.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $58,967 today, compared with $48,369 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 18,068 to 18,295 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 86403 covers Lake Havasu City, AZ. The median rent here is $1,503/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($58,967/yr), ZIP 86403 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 86403?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 86403 (Lake Havasu City, AZ) is $1,503. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 86403 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 86403's median rent of $1,503/mo is $462 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 86403 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 86403 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #135 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,503/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 86403?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,503/mo in ZIP 86403. The local median household income is $58,967/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 86403?

Rent in ZIP 86403 has increased 7.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 86403 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 86403 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,503/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($58,967/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 86403 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 86403 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.1% of ZIP 86403 households are renters, while 62.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 86403 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 86403 compare to the rest of Lake Havasu City?

ZIP 86403 is more affordable than Lake Havasu City overall. At $1,503/mo, it's $250 below the Lake Havasu City citywide median of $1,753/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 86403 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 86403 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,503/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 86403's median household income ($58,967/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 86403 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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