| City: | Yarnell, Arizona |
| County: | Yavapai County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:09:44 PM |
| Population: | 569 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 520 / 928 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.3492, -112.5897 |
| Land Area: | 62.708 sq mi |
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Yarnell sits in the mountains of Yavapai County, Arizona, about 60 miles northwest of Phoenix. This is a retirement community where the median age is 64.2 years. Only 569 people live here, scattered across 10.3 square miles of rugged terrain.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery anywhere in Yarnell. The post office maintains 441 PO Boxes for 320 occupied homes, a 1.38 adoption rate that shows the post office serves residents beyond the immediate area. Some mail gets delivered by rural carrier route, but most residents rely on PO Boxes because addresses in these mountains can be hard to find.
With 516 total housing units but only 320 occupied, about 19% of homes are used seasonally. That's typical for Arizona mountain communities where some residents escape summer heat in Phoenix by spending time at higher elevations. Most residents own their homes (258 owner-occupied vs. 62 renter-occupied).
The town has 19 small businesses employing 79 people. Street names tell the story of a quiet mountain retreat: Old Stage Road, Placer Gold Lane, and Shrine Drive. State Route 89 runs through town with 18 delivery points, the most of any street. Income levels are modest, with a median household income of $42,057 and median home values around $230,300.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box. Street delivery isn't available in this mountainous area.
Street names like Old Stage Road and Placer Gold Lane reference the area's mining and frontier history, while nature names like Willow, Oak, and Juniper reflect the mountain setting.
ZIP Code 85362 has 569 residents and 320 households (average 1.78 persons per household). The median age is 64.2 years, significantly older than the state (38.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.4% male and 47.6% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (86.5%, much higher than the state average of 60.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0%, which is much lower than the state average (30.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 569Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 586Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 9.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $42,057Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 320Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $230,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.78Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.48Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 595 | 611 | 649 | 562 | 553 | 585 | 669 | 700 | 739 | 667 | 705 | 579 | 586 |
| Decennial Census | 663 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 569 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 64.2
Male Median Age: 65.7
Female Median Age: 62.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 18 | 38 | 33 | 43 | 45 | 33 | 22 | 12 |
| Female | 6 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 30 | 53 | 29 | 45 | 21 | 11 | 5 |
| Total | 11 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 68 | 86 | 72 | 90 | 54 | 33 | 17 |
| White: | 492 | 85.12% |
| Black: | 14 | 2.42% |
| Hispanic:* | 51 | 8.82% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.52% |
| American Indian: | 11 | 1.90% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 7 | 1.21% |
| Total: | 578 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 298 | 52.37% | 65.7 years |
| Females: | 271 | 47.63% | 62.6 years |
| Total: | 569 | 100% | 64.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 561 | 95.73% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 25 | 4.27% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 4.27% |
| Total Population: | 586 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 561 | 95.73% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 25 | 4.27% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $42,057, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $15,807 (60.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,164. Family households earn a median of $49,356 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $49,356). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($51,415), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 22.1%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (29.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $26,250 | $28,636 | $30,161 | $26,250 | $27,083 | $32,083 | $34,231 | $40,962 | $40,893 | $41,010 | $41,367 | $39,847 | $42,057 |
| Median Family Income | $38,500 | $37,330 | $45,417 | $36,667 | $45,125 | $46,250 | $44,167 | $50,150 | $48,654 | $42,482 | $44,844 | $64,375 | $49,356 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $15,556 | $17,257 | $19,583 | $17,100 | $18,804 | $19,602 | $23,200 | $25,865 | $27,974 | $33,000 | $35,275 | $24,734 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $35,833 | $36,563 | $37,188 | $60,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $56,042 | $0 | $0 | $80,179 | $66,172 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $53,828 | $56,705 | $57,000 | $59,750 | $0 | $25,625 | $22,500 | $30,313 | $30,481 | $30,208 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 123 | 22.08% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 434 | 77.92% |
| Total: | 557 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 20 | 16.26% |
| Service: | 26 | 21.14% |
| Sales and Office: | 36 | 29.27% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 14 | 11.38% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 27 | 21.95% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 123 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $230,300, which is well under the state median ($358,900), is up $66,500 (40.60%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $91,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,431), is down $589 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $831. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.13% (32.14% with a mortgage, 67.86% free-and-clear) and renters 22.87% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 37.63%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $163,800 | $161,000 | $154,700 | $141,100 | $127,700 | $119,100 | $124,500 | $129,500 | $139,100 | $146,300 | $163,800 | $224,500 | $230,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 30 | 36.14% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 13 | 15.66% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 40 | 48.19% |
| Total: | 83 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $589 | $590 | $586 | $600 | $0 | $723 | $883 | $828 | $831 | $764 | $834 | $859 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 90 | 24.79% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 190 | 52.34% |
| Renter Occupied: | 83 | 22.87% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 363 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 363 | 62.37% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 219 | 37.63% |
| Total Housing Units: | 582 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 454 | 78.01% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 128 | 21.99% |
| Total Housing Units: | 582 | 100% |
In 2023, 9.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 92.60%, which is on par with the state rate (89.10%). The uninsured rate is 2.20%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.60%). Public coverage is 72.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.90%), down 28.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (63.04%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 15 | 2.85% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 24 | 4.55% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 156 | 29.60% |
| Some college, no degree: | 257 | 48.77% |
| Associate's degree: | 27 | 5.12% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 28 | 5.31% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 20 | 3.80% |
| Total: | 527 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 488 | 92.60% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 48 | 9.11% |
| Private Insurance: | 312 | 41.66% |
| Public Insurance: | 424 | 56.61% |
| No Insurance: | 13 | 1.74% |
| Total: | 749 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 736 | 98.26% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 28.2% | 25.6% | 15.4% | 21.1% | 12.3% | 14.5% | 14.3% | 7.2% | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 29 | 63.04% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 17 | 36.96% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 46 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 85362 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 21 business establishments, employing about 109 people with an annual payroll of $4,215,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 3,617Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 21Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $992,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,215,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 109Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 85362 is located in Yavapai County, Arizona, within the Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 39150) and Arizona's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 241,656 people, about 0.24% of whom live in ZIP Code 85362. It covers 62.708 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 39150Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 241,656Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 62.708 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7838.12 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0484980Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Yarnell CDP; ArizonaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 85362 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.