ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 86426

Part of Fort Mohave, AZ

Pop. 15,467·Mohave County·71st most expensive ZIP in Arizona

Median rent (all units)

$1,858/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.3%

Month-over-Month

+3.7%

vs US Median

-$74

Reported rents

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ZIP 86426 · $1,858

More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,010

1 BR

$1,020

2 BR

$1,310

3 BR

$1,820

4 BR+

$2,010

Research median

$1,310/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 86426 changed +1.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.6%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($64,551) is $1,614 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,310); a 3-bedroom is $1,820.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 86442, 6 miles away, rents for 22% less ($1,449/mo), about $4,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 86426. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$22,296/yr

At $1,858/mo median

Location

CityFort Mohave

StateAZ

CountyMohave County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 1.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.3% YoY, +3.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 86426 (Fort Mohave, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

15,467

Median income

$64,551

Median age

Renters

14.3%

Age distribution

13.9%

16.6%

19.4%

38.8%

Under 1813.9%

18–3411.4%

35–5416.6%

55–6419.4%

65+38.8%

Gender

50.4%

49.6%

Male50.4%

Female49.6%

Race & ethnicity

83.8%

18.1%

White83.8%

Hispanic18.1%

Asian2.1%

Education (25+)

12.1%

35.1%

42.6%

No HS diploma12.1%

HS diploma35.1%

Some college42.6%

Bachelor's+10.3%

Housing tenure

85.7%

14.3%

Owner85.7%

Renter14.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 86426 in Fort Mohave, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income

$61,475 → $64,551

up 5.0%

Population

15,630 → 15,467

down 1.0%

Renter share

19.7% → 14.3%

-5.4 pts

Bachelor's+

12.4% → 10.3%

-2.1 pts

Median age

56.3 → 60

+3.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $61,475 to $64,551 across the same window, up 5.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 15,630 to 15,467 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.0% change. About 14.3% of households rent today, against 19.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 12.4% to 10.3%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 86426 covers Fort Mohave, AZ. The median rent here is $1,858/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($64,551/yr), ZIP 86426 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 86426?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (about $36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,858/mo in ZIP 86426. The local median household income is $64,551/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 86426?

Rent in ZIP 86426 has risen 1.3% over the past year.

How does ZIP 86426 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 86426 is in the middle among Arizona ZIP codes for rent, ranking #71 of 183 at $1,858/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 86426 changed +1.3%, against a typical +1.6% across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks.