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ZIP 86426

Pop. 15,467·Mohave County·98th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,725/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.8%
Month-over-Month
+5.3%
vs US Median
-$240
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ZIP 86426 · $1,725
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,310
3 BR
$1,820
4 BR+
$2,010
Research median
$1,310/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,700/yr
At $1,725/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMohave County
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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
60
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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 86426 covers Fort Mohave, AZ. The median rent here is $1,725/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($64,551/yr), ZIP 86426 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 86426?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 86426 (Fort Mohave, AZ) is $1,725. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 86426 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 86426's median rent of $1,725/mo is $240 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 86426 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 86426 falls in the middle range for Arizona, ranking #98 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,725/mo.

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 $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,725/mo in ZIP 86426. The local median household income is $64,551/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 86426?

Rent in ZIP 86426 has decreased 4.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 86426 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 86426 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,725/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($64,551/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 86426 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 86426 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.3% of ZIP 86426 households are renters, while 85.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 86426 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 86426 compare to the rest of Fort Mohave?

ZIP 86426 sits right at the Fort Mohave citywide median of $1,725/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 86426 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 86426 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,725/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 86426's median household income ($64,551/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 86426 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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