86438 Yucca, AZ - High Desert Retirement Territory

ZIP Code 86438, Yucca

Retirement

LocationMohave County, AZ

Area1,699.7 sq mi

Population945

Households449

PO Boxes721 Regional Hub (161%)

Median Age60.8 years (Senior)

Seasonal Housing22%

ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004

Key Facts

This ZIP was classified as PO Box only, with limited rural carrier delivery across 1,700 square miles of desert territory
The post office maintains 721 PO Boxes for 449 local households, plus serves surrounding rural areas without delivery infrastructure
Median age of 60.8 years makes this one of Arizona's older communities, typical of desert retirement settlements
This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there is no alternative mail delivery across the vast 1,700 square mile territory
Street names follow an Old West theme with roads named for Dale Evans, Wyatt Earp, Lone Ranger, Jesse James, and other frontier figures
With 37% of workers working from home, remote work is common in this isolated community far from urban employment centers

Community Overview

Yucca sits in Mohave County, Arizona, covering 1,700 square miles of high desert between Kingman and the California border. With a median age of 60.8 years, this isn't a place where people are building careers. It's where they're settling in. The 945 residents live spread across a vast territory where PO Box delivery is the only option.

Why PO Boxes Are Essential

The Yucca post office maintains 721 PO Boxes for 449 households, a 1.6x adoption rate that shows this facility serves well beyond the immediate community. People drive in from surrounding ranches, remote properties, and unincorporated areas across northwestern Mohave County. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no street delivery alternative across the entire 1,700 square mile territory.

Old West Street Names

Street names tell the story of a community with a sense of humor about its Wild West setting. Dale Evans Road, Wyatt Earp Road, Lone Ranger Road, Jesse James Road, Doc Holliday Road, and Gene Autry Road form a grid of Old West personalities. Whether it's nostalgia or playfulness, the street naming pattern leans into the frontier character.

Demographics

Metric	Value
Population	945
Median Age	60.8 years
Households	449
Median Household Income	$41,000
Median Home Value	$278,200
Seasonal Vacancy Rate	22% (158 of 709 units)

Of the 709 total housing units, 158 sit vacant for seasonal use (22%). It's not a classic vacation destination, but some properties serve as winter retreats or weekend getaways. Owner-occupied units outnumber rentals 388 to 61. Median home values of $278,200 are modest for Arizona but substantial for a remote rural area.

Economic Profile

Work from home: 37% of workers. That's high. When you're this far from employment centers, remote work becomes practical. Transportation and warehousing employ 129 workers (the largest sector), followed by education and healthcare (56 workers). Public administration accounts for 25 workers, with 21 working for the federal government. No agriculture workers appear in the data despite the rural setting.

The population is 79% White, 20% Hispanic, and includes small percentages of other groups. Household income sits at $41,000 (median), with per capita income at $28,787. Only 17% of adults have bachelor's degrees or higher. It's a working-class retirement community, not an affluent one.

Mailing to Yucca

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Yucca, AZ 86438

Street Name Patterns

Old West Names Desert Landscape

Street names celebrate Old West personalities: Dale Evans, Wyatt Earp, Lone Ranger, Jesse James, Doc Holliday, Gene Autry, and other frontier figures.

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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 86438 has 945 residents and 449 households (average 2.10 persons per household). The median age is 60.8 years, significantly older than the state (38.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.5% male and 45.5% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (78.8%, much higher than the state average of 60.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3%, which is much lower than the state average (30.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	945Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	692Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	1.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$41,000Source: Census ACS

Households:	449Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$278,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.10Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.13Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	540	513	725	901	889	963	1,002	837	752	794	661	611	692
Decennial Census	913	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	945	--	--	--

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: 60.8

Male Median Age: 61.7

Female Median Age: 59.8

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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	17	10	17	20	12	12	16	10	25	21	33	46	64	67	63	42	33	7
Female	9	13	20	14	13	12	12	12	24	26	28	34	54	56	51	22	17	13
Total	26	23	37	34	25	24	28	22	49	47	61	80	118	123	114	64	50	20

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	745	79.76%
Black:	13	1.39%
Hispanic:*	107	11.46%
Asian:	4	0.43%
American Indian:	25	2.68%
Hawaiian:	2	0.21%
Other:	38	4.07%
Total:	934	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	515	54.50%	61.7 years
Females:	430	45.50%	59.8 years
Total:	945	100%	60.8 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	660	95.38%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	16	2.31%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	11	1.59%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	5	2.31%
Total Population:	692	100%
Total Native Population:	676	97.69%
Total Foreign-born Population:	16	2.31%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 2023, the Median household income is $41,000, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $13,250 (47.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,787. Family households earn a median of $49,821 versus $26,964 for nonfamily households (a difference of $22,857). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $88,875, which is much higher than the state female median ($51,415), with a current gap of $88,875 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 26.1%, 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 (28.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

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

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$27,750	$27,672	$29,016	$31,516	$35,456	$30,096	$32,857	$33,370	$34,213	$30,375	$40,671	$43,542	$41,000
Median Family Income	$29,318	$29,289	$29,707	$31,127	$31,827	$23,365	$23,929	$29,205	$34,276	$32,731	$47,951	$47,250	$49,821
Median NonFamily Income	$9,077	$13,895	$18,438	$32,932	$35,721	$35,918	$36,378	$47,909	$34,063	$27,857	$37,656	$40,972	$26,964
Median Male Income	$14,202	$16,861	$17,181	$30,093	$0	$32,188	$0	$0	$84,063	$86,406	$88,125	$0	$0
Median Female Income	$39,297	$87,875	$66,094	$65,625	$0	$68,125	$80,000	$90,163	$93,100	$0	$98,795	$84,605	$88,875

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	175	26.12%
Unemployed:	0	0.00%
Not In Labor Force:	495	73.88%
Total:	670	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Management, business, science, and arts:	35	20.00%
Service:	47	26.86%
Sales and Office:	49	28.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	0	0.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	44	25.14%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	175	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $278,200, which is much lower than the state median ($358,900), is up $191,900 (222.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $202,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,431), is down $658 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 97.15% (39.73% with a mortgage, 60.27% free-and-clear) and renters 2.85% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 35.67%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$86,300	$100,300	$68,600	$60,000	$0	$0	$0	$69,200	$75,900	$0	$139,300	$199,700	$278,200

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	6	54.55%
$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:	5	45.45%
Total:	11	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$658	$646	$0	$575	$574	$574	$614	$617	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	149	38.60%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	226	58.55%
Renter Occupied:	11	2.85%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	386	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	386	64.33%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	214	35.67%
Total Housing Units:	600	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Single-Family Units:	321	53.50%
Multi-Family Units:	0	0.00%
Other Units:	279	46.50%
Total Housing Units:	600	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 17.10% 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 89.90%, which is on par with the state rate (89.10%). The uninsured rate is 6.90%, which is on par with the state rate (10.60%). Public coverage is 74.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 3.90%, which is on par with the state rate (8.90%), down 8.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 33.40 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 (62.86%). College enrollment is 37.14%, which is on par with the state rate (26.20%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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)

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Less than 9th grade:	10	1.50%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	57	8.56%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	277	41.59%
Some college, no degree:	152	22.82%
Associate's degree:	56	8.41%
Bachelor's degree:	89	13.36%
Graduate or professional degree:	25	3.75%
Total:	666	100%
High school or higher:	599	89.94%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	114	17.12%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	358	38.87%
Public Insurance:	515	55.92%
No Insurance:	48	5.21%
Total:	921	100%
Has Health Insurance:	873	94.79%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	12.0%	13.8%	15.0%	17.8%	22.3%	43.3%	44.4%	38.1%	37.3%	30.1%	6.2%	2.9%	3.9%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	0	0.00%
Kindergarten:	0	0.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	22	62.86%
High school (grades 9-12):	0	0.00%
College or graduate school:	13	37.14%
Total:	35	100%
Early Childhood:	0	0.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	22	62.86%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Yucca, Arizona
County:	Mohave County
Timezone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	10:19:50 PM
Population:	945 [See All]
Area Code:	928
Classification:	PO Box
Coordinates:	34.7770, -114.1748
Land Area:	960.737 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/86438/zip-code-86438.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	775Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	13Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$2,319,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$11,978,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	170Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZSource: Census
CBSA Number:	29420Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	217,420Source: Census
MSA:	Las Vegas, NV-AZ MSASource: Census
Land Area:	960.737 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.01 sq miSource: 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:	0485470Source: Census
Place Name:	Yucca CDP; ArizonaSource: Census

ZIP Code 86438 in Yucca, AZ

86438 Yucca, AZ - High Desert Retirement Territory

ZIP Code 86438, Yucca

Key Facts

Community Overview

Why PO Boxes Are Essential

Old West Street Names

Demographics

Economic Profile

Mailing to Yucca

Street Name Patterns

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 86438

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 86438

Sources & References