ZIP Code 86433 in Oatman, AZ

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Oatman, Arizona
County:Mohave County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:10:22:11 AM
Population:127 [See All]
Area Code:928
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:35.0198, -114.4422
Land Area:189.403 sq mi
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86433 - Oatman, AZ

ZIP Code 86433, Oatman

Retirement
LocationMohave County, AZ
Area27.8 sq mi
Population127
Households73
PO Boxes74 (101% adoption)
Median Age59.8 years (Senior)
Seasonal Housing12%
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code contains only PO Boxes with no street delivery available to residents
  • The post office maintains 74 PO Boxes serving 73 occupied households in the area
  • With a median age of 60, Oatman has one of Arizona's oldest populations
  • The entire community spans 28 square miles with only 127 residents
  • One rural carrier route and one highway contract route serve the delivery area
  • Seven local businesses employ 64 people, giving the area a small commercial presence

Delivery Infrastructure

The town's 13 streets include Main Street, Beacon Hill Road, and Oatman Road, though rural carrier routes handle most delivery work. One highway contract route connects Oatman to surrounding areas. The 1.01 adoption rate means the post office serves a few residents beyond town limits who lack other delivery options. With only 7 businesses employing 64 people, this isn't a commercial center. It's where people go to get away.

Street Name Patterns

Mining Heritage Geographic Features

Street names reflect Oatman's mining history and rugged desert geography, with references to hills, rocks, and the town's iconic main street that once served gold miners.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 86433 has 127 residents and 73 households (average 1.74 persons per household). The median age is 59.8 years, significantly older than the state (38.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.2% male and 48.8% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.7%, much higher than the state average of 60.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6%, which is much lower than the state average (30.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:127Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:74Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:0.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:73Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.74Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.47Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--14413616412612081480434343949874
Decennial Census111------------------127--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 59.8

Male Median Age: 65.3

Female Median Age: 51.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male2011061226253157606
Female0056400347523311900
Total2067461561377618181506
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:11996.75%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*21.63%
Asian:10.81%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:10.81%
Total:123100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:6551.18%65.3 years
Females:6248.82%51.5 years
Total:127100%59.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:74100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:74100%
Total Native Population:74100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $23,750 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$23,750$23,462$4,811$4,560$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$40,781$24,663$24,663$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$2,499$2,499$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:00.00%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:74100.00%
Total:74100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:00%
Service:00%
Sales and Office:00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $334 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$0$39,000$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$334$339$571$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):74100.00%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:74100%

Occupied Housing Units:74100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:74100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:00.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:74100.00%
Total Housing Units:74100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 100.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00.00%
Some college, no degree:00.00%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:00.00%
Graduate or professional degree:74100.00%
Total:74100%
High school or higher:74100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:74100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:00.00%
Public Insurance:74100.00%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:74100%
Has Health Insurance:74100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 86433 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 64 people with an annual payroll of $1,884,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:102Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:7Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$530,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,884,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:64Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 86433 is located in Mohave County, Arizona, within the Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 29420) and Arizona's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 200,186 people, about 0.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 86433. It covers 189.403 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZSource: Census
CBSA Number:29420Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:200,186Source: Census
MSA:Las Vegas, NV-AZ MSASource: Census
Land Area:189.403 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:09Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:164.79 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0450620Source: Census
Place Name:Oatman CDP; ArizonaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


86434 | | 86432

Schools in ZIP Code 86433


We could not locate which school district 86433 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.

Mohave Valley Junior High School 6565 S Girard Ave
Mohave Valley, AZ 86440
District: Mohave Valley Elementary DistrictNearby
Fox Creek Jr High School 3101 Desert Sky Blvd
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
District: Bullhead City School DistrictNearby
Camp Mohave Elementary School 1797 E La Entrada Dr
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
District: Mohave Valley Elementary DistrictNearby
Diamondback Elementary School 2550 Tesota Way
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
District: Bullhead City School DistrictNearby
Fort Mohave Elementary School 1760 E Joy Ln
Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
District: Mohave Valley Elementary DistrictNearby
Desert Light Christian Academy 1690 Newberry Dr
Bullhead City, AZ 86442
District: Private SchoolNearby
Anya Itpak Elementary School 1665 Roosevelt Rd
Mohave Valley, AZ 86440
District: Private SchoolNearby
Needles Ag Christian School 601 W Broadway St
Needles, CA 92363
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 86433


Mohave Community College 1971 Jagerson Ave
Kingman, AZ 86409-1238
Type: Post Secondary
Charles Of Italy Beauty College 1987 Mcculloch Blvd, Suite 205
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
Type: Post Secondary
Arizona State University - Lake Havasu 100 University Way
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403-6877
Type: Post Secondary
Nevada State University 1300 Nevada State Drive
Henderson, NV 89002
Type: Post Secondary
Touro University Nevada 874 American Pacific Drive
Henderson, NV 89014
Type: Post Secondary
Devry University-Nevada 2490 Paseo Verde Pkwy., Ste. 150
Henderson, NV 89074
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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