Zip code 86046: Williams, Arizona
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 86046
86046 is a rural zip code in Williams, Arizona (Coconino County), covering 917 sq mi of land. About 6,574 people live here, or 7 per square mile. The median resident is 46.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $79,095 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $418,700, or 5.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 84% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,204 a month.
24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.5 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; transportation and moving goods; and food service.
How 86046 compares
- 96thU.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%84th of 390 in AZ
- Veterans12.5%95thU.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%92nd of 394 in AZ
- 94thU.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%142nd of 394 in AZ
- 90thU.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%70th of 393 in AZ
- Median age46.289thU.S. 38.9 · AZ 39145th of 394 in AZ
- Homeownership rate83.8%87thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%122nd of 390 in AZ
- Median home value$418,70065thU.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,500111th of 366 in AZ
- Government workers13.9%52ndU.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%220th of 393 in AZ
- Median household income$79,09549thU.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,964125th of 374 in AZ
- Diversity index48.649thU.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.9171st of 394 in AZ
- Residents under 1821.9%48thU.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%176th of 394 in AZ
- Uninsured rate6.5%47thU.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%271st of 392 in AZ
- Poverty rate10%45thU.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%245th of 392 in AZ
- 43rdU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%218th of 393 in AZ
- 39thU.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%180th of 372 in AZ
- Per capita income$35,50636thU.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503181st of 394 in AZ
- Median gross rent$1,20436thU.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,543184th of 327 in AZ
- Average commute23.5 min33rdU.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min233rd of 373 in AZ
- 33rdU.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%236th of 394 in AZ
- 31stU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%199th of 394 in AZ
- Work from home9.2%29thU.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%261st of 393 in AZ
- Median earnings per worker$42,09329thU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427224th of 387 in AZ
- Broadband access87.8%22ndU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%243rd of 390 in AZ
- Population6,57411thU.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,838222nd of 394 in AZ
- 11thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.464305th of 388 in AZ
- Tech workers0.3%4thU.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%281st of 393 in AZ
- Population density7/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi300th of 394 in AZ
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%340th of 393 in AZ
| Measure | 86046 | Coconino | AZ | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing vacancy | 24% | 22% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 84th of 390 | |
| Veterans | 12.5% | 5.8% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 92nd of 394 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 26.6% | 14.5% | 18.9% | 17.2% | 142nd of 394 | |
| Self-employed workers | 14.9% | 9.3% | 9.9% | 10% | 70th of 393 | |
| Median age | 46.2 | 32.8 | 39 | 38.9 | 145th of 394 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 83.8% | 59.7% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 122nd of 390 | |
| Median home value | $418,700 | $448,000 | $394,500 | $332,700 | 111th of 366 | |
| Government workers | 13.9% | 22.2% | 13.9% | 14.5% | 220th of 393 | |
| Median household income | $79,095 | $72,966 | $79,964 | $80,734 | 125th of 374 | |
| Diversity index | 48.6 | 64.3 | 61.9 | 61.4 | 171st of 394 | |
| Residents under 18 | 21.9% | 19.5% | 21.6% | 22% | 176th of 394 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.5% | 11% | 10.5% | 8.4% | 271st of 392 | |
| Poverty rate | 10% | 16.8% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 245th of 392 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 218th of 393 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 47.9% | 51.6% | 51.4% | 51.1% | 180th of 372 | |
| Per capita income | $35,506 | $38,920 | $42,503 | $44,673 | 181st of 394 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,204 | $1,473 | $1,543 | $1,413 | 184th of 327 | |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 19.3 min | 25.4 min | 26.4 min | 233rd of 373 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 5.9% | 5% | 13% | 14.1% | 236th of 394 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% | 40.3% | 33.3% | 35.7% | 199th of 394 | |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 12.9% | 18.4% | 15.1% | 261st of 393 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $42,093 | $42,971 | $48,427 | $49,666 | 224th of 387 | |
| Broadband access | 87.8% | 84.2% | 91.5% | 91% | 243rd of 390 | |
| Population | 6,574 | 144,508 | 7,378,838 | 334,922,499 | 222nd of 394 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.384 | 0.483 | 0.464 | 0.483 | 305th of 388 | |
| Tech workers | 0.3% | 2% | 3.7% | 3.8% | 281st of 393 | |
| Population density | 7/sq mi | 8/sq mi | 65/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 300th of 394 | |
| Healthcare workers | 2.2% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 340th of 393 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White67%
- Black0.3%
- Hispanic25%
- Asian1%
- Native American0.5%
- Pacific Islander0.4%
- Other0.6%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 2,718
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 58.4%
- Married couples
- 47.9%
- Living alone
- 28.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 12.5%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 3,577
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Vacant
- 24%
- Median year built
- 2002
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 47.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 5.8%
- Home value to income
- 5.3× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 86046 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $62,153 | $74,888 |
| Service | $29,438 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $29,891 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $50,217 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $48,214 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 91.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 6%
- Households with broadband
- 87.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 41.1%
- No internet access
- 11.4%
- Without health insurance
- 6.5%
- Limited-English households
- 0.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Williams
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Coconino County
- Center point
- 35.4369° N, 112.1762° W
- Land area
- 917 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7, no daylight saving)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Valle (unincorporated)34% of zip
- Williams5% of zip
- Red Lake (unincorporated)3% of zip
- Parks (unincorporated)2% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 86046
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86018 | Parks, AZ | 18 mi | $77,279 |
| 86001 | Flagstaff, AZ | 24 mi | $64,626 |
| 86015 | Bellemont, AZ | 25 mi | $119,722 |
| 86320 | Ash Fork, AZ | 26 mi | $42,609 |
| 86002 | Flagstaff, AZ · PO box | 34 mi | — |
| 86011 | Flagstaff, AZ | 34 mi | — |
| 86016 | Gray Mountain, AZ | 37 mi | under $2,500 |
| 86334 | Paulden, AZ | 40 mi | $78,723 |
| 86005 | Flagstaff, AZ | 40 mi | $87,942 |
| 86336 | Sedona, AZ | 43 mi | $68,435 |
| 86324 | Clarkdale, AZ | 43 mi | $46,813 |
| 86017 | Munds Park, AZ | 44 mi | — |
Zip codes like 86046 elsewhere
Questions about 86046
What city is zip code 86046?
86046 is assigned to Williams, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 86046 in?
86046 is in Coconino County, Arizona.
What is the population of 86046?
About 6,574 people live in 86046, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 86046 in?
86046 is in Mountain Standard Time.
What is the median household income in 86046?
The median household income in 86046 is $79,095.
What zip codes are near 86046?
The closest zip codes to 86046 are 86018, 86001, 86015, 86320, 86002.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 86046, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.