86001

Flagstaff, AZ

Total Population

37,084

Median Household Income

$60,774

Median Home Value

$494,300

Median Rent

$1,470

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$60,774

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$494,300

101% above state median

Rent

$1,470

100% above state median

Median Age

23.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Flagstaff, AZ

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 54.8% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 23.8 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 7.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 19.7% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$60,774

-19.1% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.1%

State: $-49,134,573

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.28 people

Total Households

13,174

Family Households

31.5%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Education

28.1%

#2 Industry

Finance

24.2%

#3 Industry

Manufacturing

16.0%

Total Employed Residents:9,184

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

5.0%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

1.8%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

14.1%

2,467 workers

Public Transit

2.9%

507 workers

Total Commuting Workers:17,463

Commute Insights

High remote work adoption (14.1% work from home)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

92.7%

20,186 employed

Labor Force

21,765

1,579 unemployed

Median Age

23.8 years

Per Capita Income

$31,624

Poverty Rate

19.7%

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