| City: | Seligman, Arizona |
| County: | Yavapai County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:21:51 AM |
| Population: | 1,312 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 520 / 928 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.1364, -113.0286 |
| Land Area: | 1708.456 sq mi |
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Seligman sits along historic Route 66 in northern Arizona, 1,427 square miles of high desert country where retirement meets frontier nostalgia. With a median age of 58.4 years, this is Arizona retirement living at its most rugged. The population of 1,312 spreads across Yavapai County plateau land, where winter temperatures drop below freezing and summer brings relief from Phoenix heat.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. No street delivery exists across the entire 1,427 square mile territory. The post office maintains 1,106 PO Boxes for 632 occupied homes, an adoption rate of 1.75x that extends service far beyond the town limits. Ranchers, off-grid homesteaders, and seasonal residents from across the vast service area drive to Seligman to collect their mail. Rural route delivery serves some outlying properties, but most residents rely entirely on PO Boxes.
Route 66 defines the town's identity. W Old Highway 66 has the most delivery points (14 records), a reminder of when this was a vital stop on America's Mother Road. Streets like Railroad Ave and I-40 Business Loop trace the town's evolution from railroad depot to highway town to Interstate-bypassed relic. The northern territory includes ranch roads like Anvil Rock Rd, Fort Rock Rd, and Bridge Canyon Pkwy, named for the dramatic geology of the Arizona Strip country.
Nearly half the housing stock (47%) sits vacant or used seasonally. Of 1,201 total housing units, 349 are seasonal properties. This isn't Scottsdale. Median home values run $133,200, attracting retirees and second-home buyers seeking authentic Old West character without resort prices. Mobile homes account for 465 units, practical shelter in a climate that swings from single digits in January to the 90s in July.
The economy runs on remote work (28% work from home), government jobs (244 workers), and serving the trickle of Route 66 tourists. With just 29 business establishments employing 286 people, Seligman doesn't offer much local employment. Median household income of $48,534 reflects Social Security, pensions, and remote workers who traded Phoenix traffic for high desert solitude. The nearest substantial town is Kingman, 42 miles west on I-40.
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Seligman, AZ 86337Rural route delivery serves some outlying addresses, but confirm delivery availability before using street addresses.
Street names trace Seligman's evolution from railroad stop to Route 66 icon to ranching service hub, with dramatic geology reflected in names like Anvil Rock and Bridge Canyon.
ZIP Code 86337 has 1,312 residents and 632 households (average 2.05 persons per household). The median age is 58.4 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 (82.0%, much higher than the state average of 60.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.7%, which is much lower than the state average (30.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,312Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,669Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $50,851Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 632Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $147,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.05Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.29Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 783 | 731 | 870 | 1,036 | 1,162 | 1,130 | 1,215 | 1,305 | 1,609 | 1,523 | 1,610 | 1,838 | 1,827 | 1,669 |
| Decennial Census | 1,267 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,312 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 58.4
Male Median Age: 59
Female Median Age: 58.1
| 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 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 30 | 42 | 30 | 26 | 39 | 63 | 88 | 84 | 67 | 59 | 24 | 7 |
| Female | 23 | 22 | 27 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 32 | 39 | 27 | 21 | 40 | 66 | 65 | 89 | 61 | 36 | 15 | 11 |
| Total | 43 | 43 | 42 | 45 | 44 | 34 | 62 | 81 | 57 | 47 | 79 | 129 | 153 | 173 | 128 | 95 | 39 | 18 |
| White: | 1,076 | 78.03% |
| Black: | 16 | 1.16% |
| Hispanic:* | 166 | 12.04% |
| Asian: | 12 | 0.87% |
| American Indian: | 50 | 3.63% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 59 | 4.28% |
| Total: | 1,379 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 688 | 52.44% | 59.0 years |
| Females: | 624 | 47.56% | 58.1 years |
| Total: | 1,312 | 100% | 58.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,601 | 95.93% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 23 | 1.38% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 10 | 0.60% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 35 | 2.70% |
| Total Population: | 1,669 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,624 | 97.30% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 45 | 2.70% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $50,851, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $17,842 (54.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,129. Family households earn a median of $59,132 versus $27,625 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,507). By gender, male median income is $42,083 and female is $40,104, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $1,979 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 44.6%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (36.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $33,009 | $33,426 | $37,621 | $32,554 | $34,318 | $30,139 | $34,018 | $30,580 | $34,722 | $34,779 | $31,716 | $41,938 | $48,534 | $50,851 |
| Median Family Income | $46,250 | $46,250 | $48,836 | $47,973 | $40,750 | $38,041 | $42,109 | $40,500 | $50,568 | $61,298 | $45,714 | $52,957 | $57,214 | $59,132 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $19,306 | $18,036 | $12,500 | $11,862 | $12,188 | $13,558 | $13,578 | $15,163 | $21,397 | $22,083 | $20,078 | $23,194 | $24,479 | $27,625 |
| Median Male Income | $50,405 | $52,548 | $53,458 | $54,023 | $52,868 | $51,364 | $52,115 | $42,098 | $42,857 | $42,857 | $42,667 | $36,641 | $40,347 | $42,083 |
| Median Female Income | $21,103 | $21,708 | $21,050 | $20,489 | $22,330 | $24,500 | $38,188 | $41,458 | $42,306 | $53,370 | $55,677 | $0 | $0 | $40,104 |
| Employed: | 693 | 43.39% |
| Unemployed: | 19 | 1.19% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 885 | 55.42% |
| Total: | 1,597 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 111 | 16.02% |
| Service: | 256 | 36.94% |
| Sales and Office: | 230 | 33.19% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 51 | 7.36% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 45 | 6.49% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 693 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $147,700, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $29,600 (25.06%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $60,900. The median gross rent is $678, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $151 (28.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $111. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.22% (33.51% with a mortgage, 66.49% free-and-clear) and renters 16.78% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 25.63%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $118,100 | $119,200 | $158,000 | $151,400 | $131,300 | $115,100 | $97,500 | $89,500 | $86,800 | $105,500 | $107,000 | $117,300 | $133,200 | $147,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 135 | 91.22% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 13 | 8.78% |
| Total: | 148 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $527 | $761 | $596 | $600 | $550 | $544 | $584 | $590 | $567 | $559 | $538 | $685 | $654 | $678 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 246 | 27.89% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 488 | 55.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 148 | 16.78% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 882 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 882 | 74.37% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 304 | 25.63% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,186 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 662 | 55.82% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2 | 0.17% |
| Other Units: | 522 | 44.01% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,186 | 100% |
In 2024, 17.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 87.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 61.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 6.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 13.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.00 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 high school (54.35%). College enrollment is 45.65%, 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: | 29 | 2.06% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 141 | 10.04% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 358 | 25.48% |
| Some college, no degree: | 524 | 37.30% |
| Associate's degree: | 114 | 8.11% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 151 | 10.75% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 88 | 6.26% |
| Total: | 1,405 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,235 | 87.90% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 239 | 17.01% |
| Private Insurance: | 863 | 42.89% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,019 | 50.65% |
| No Insurance: | 130 | 6.46% |
| Total: | 2,012 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,882 | 93.54% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.4% | 20.2% | 15.4% | 23.7% | 18.5% | 15.4% | 8.9% | 14.0% | 6.1% | 6.9% | 13.3% | 12.1% | 5.1% | 6.7% |
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): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 50 | 54.35% |
| College or graduate school: | 42 | 45.65% |
| Total: | 92 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 50 | 54.35% |
ZIP Code 86337 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 28 business establishments, employing about 222 people with an annual payroll of $6,379,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,988Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 28Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,353,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $6,379,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 222Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 86337 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 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 86337. It covers 1708.456 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.244 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 39150Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 1708.456 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.244 sq miSource: 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: | 0465420Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Seligman CDP; ArizonaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 86337 is in the Seligman Unified District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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 March 1, 2026.