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Kingman, AZ — ZIP 86401

Population: 30,124 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 86401 (Kingman, AZ) is $289,592 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $279,500 after a median 50.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,398/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$289,592

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

50.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$289,592
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+4.2%
5-year appreciation
+17.0%
10-year appreciation
+95.4%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$295,944
House Price Index (state)
567.6 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$279,500
Median list price
$309,995
Median price per sqft
$193
1-year sale-price change
-1.6%
Median days on market
50.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
181
For-sale inventory
201
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
177
1-year forecast
-0.9%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
53

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,398/mo
1-year rent change
-2.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,275/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,006/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,315/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Kingman Unified School District (79598), Western Arizona Vocational District #50 (90123), Hackberry School District (4371)
Schools include
Kingman Middle School, Manzanita Elementary, Hualapai Elementary, White Cliffs Middle School, Desert Willow Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, heatWave, inlandFlooding, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
7.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
15
Days with Good air quality
344
Days with Moderate air quality
9
Highest AQI recorded (year)
99

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,910
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,312

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Blake Ranch Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kingman Airport (IGM) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
KINGMAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,283 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Housing built before 1970
15.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
39.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,122
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
58.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
46,952
Average weekly wage
$939
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,423

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 86401State medianUS median
Median home value$289,592$392,647$289,727
Median sale price$279,500$379,000$325,000
Median days on market51 days65 days51 days
Typical rent$1,398/mo$1,713/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,122$1,519$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 86401?
$289,592.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 86401?
$279,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 86401?
Median days on market: 50.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 86401?
Typical rent: $1,398/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 86401?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, heatWave, inlandFlooding, wildfire, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 86401 in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 86401?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 86401?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 86401?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 86401?
11 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 86401 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 86401?
Good. Median AQI: 15. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 86401?
Regional Price Parity: 100.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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