ZIP Code · AZ

ZIP 86442

Part of Bullhead City, AZ

Pop. 34,735·Mohave County·142nd most expensive ZIP in Arizona

Median rent (all units)

$1,449/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$483

Reported rents

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ZIP 86442 · $1,449

More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 86442 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in July 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Arizona

Rent in ZIP 86442 changed +2.3% 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 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($48,081) is $1,202 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,020); a 2-bedroom is $1,310.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 89029, 6 miles away, rents for 27% less ($1,065/mo), about $4,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 86442. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,388/yr

At $1,449/mo median

Location

CityBullhead City

StateAZ

CountyMohave County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 86442 (Bullhead City, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

34,735

Median income

$48,081

Median age

52.8

Renters

30.1%

Age distribution

15.7%

17.9%

18.2%

15.3%

32.9%

Under 1815.7%

18–3417.9%

35–5418.2%

55–6415.3%

65+32.9%

Gender

50.6%

49.4%

Male50.6%

Female49.4%

Race & ethnicity

72.9%

25.1%

White72.9%

Black1.7%

Hispanic25.1%

Asian1.7%

Education (25+)

14.5%

35.8%

35.2%

14.5%

No HS diploma14.5%

HS diploma35.8%

Some college35.2%

Bachelor's+14.5%

Housing tenure

69.9%

30.1%

Owner69.9%

Renter30.1%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 86442 in Bullhead City, AZ has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,371 → $1,449

up 5.7%

Income

$41,199 → $48,081

up 16.7%

Population

33,477 → 34,735

up 3.8%

Renter share

39.2% → 30.1%

-9.1 pts

Bachelor's+

11.1% → 14.5%

+3.4 pts

Median age

49.1 → 52.8

+3.7 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 86442 in Bullhead City, AZ stood at $1,371 in 2023 and currently runs about $1,449, reflecting a 5.7% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $48,081 today, compared with $41,199 five years earlier. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 3.8% since 2021, moving from about 33,477 residents to roughly 34,735. Renters now make up 30.1% of households, compared with 39.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 14.5% of adults here, versus 11.1% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 86442 covers Bullhead City, AZ. The median rent here is $1,449/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 36% of local median household income ($48,081/yr), ZIP 86442 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 86442?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (about $28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,449/mo in ZIP 86442. The local median household income is $48,081/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 86442?

Rent in ZIP 86442 has risen 2.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in July 2022.

How does ZIP 86442 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 86442 is one of the more affordable among Arizona ZIP codes for rent, ranking #142 of 183 at $1,449/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 86442 changed +2.3%, against a typical +1.6% across the 171 Arizona ZIP codes Zillow tracks.