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ZIP 86442

Pop. 34,735·Mohave County·153rd most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$1,410/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.4%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
-$555
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ZIP 86442 · $1,410
More affordable than 80% 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
$16,920/yr
At $1,410/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyMohave County
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Rents are softening (down 1.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
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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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Census figures show median household income at $48,081 today, compared with $41,199 five years earlier. 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 86442 covers Bullhead City, AZ. The median rent here is $1,410/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 35% of local median household income ($48,081/yr), ZIP 86442 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 86442?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 86442 (Bullhead City, AZ) is $1,410. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 86442 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 86442's median rent of $1,410/mo is $555 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 86442 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 86442 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #153 out of 185 ZIPs at $1,410/mo.

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 $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,410/mo in ZIP 86442. The local median household income is $48,081/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 86442?

Rent in ZIP 86442 has decreased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 86442 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 86442 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,410/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($48,081/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 86442 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 86442 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.1% of ZIP 86442 households are renters, while 69.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 86442 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 86442 compare to the rest of Bullhead City?

ZIP 86442 is pricier than Bullhead City as a whole. At $1,410/mo, it's $36 above the Bullhead City citywide median of $1,374/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 86442 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 86442 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,410/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 86442's median household income ($48,081/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 86442 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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