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Flagstaff, AZ

City in Coconino County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 86005, 86011.

Population

76,445

Land area

66sq mi

People per sq mi

1,158

ZIP codes

2

Flagstaff and its ZIP codes

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Flagstaff at a glance

  • Flagstaff is about 18 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
  • It is the 16th most populous of 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
  • Households here earn a median of $71,512 a year, 11% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $552,900 (40% above Arizona) and median rent is $1,645 a month.

Local data for Flagstaff, AZ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Flagstaff, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$71,512

Poverty rate

18.2%

Median home value

$552,900

Median rent

$1,645/mo

Homeownership

42.3%

Bachelor's or higher

52.3%

Median age

25.9

Average commute

16.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,915), Mexican Americans (10,196), Irish Americans (8,121).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Coconino County. PPP loans are for Flagstaff.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.9%

Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,915

66,297 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,794

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.11B

FY 2026, $7,647 per person

Coconino County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Flagstaff, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone61.7%
  • Carpooled10.4%
  • Public transit2.3%
  • Walked8.5%
  • Bicycle2.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home13.3%

Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Flagstaff, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

1,787

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

733

1.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 18°F

20.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone30 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Flagstaff, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

22.4%

U.S. 33.3% -10.9 pts

Diabetes

6.6%

U.S. 12.1% -5.5 pts

Smoking

9.7%

U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.7%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Flagstaff

2 in or overlapping Flagstaff. Population shown

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Cities near Flagstaff

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MountainaireCensus-designated place6.5 mi10.2
Kachina VillageCensus-designated place7.5 mi1.2
Doney ParkCensus-designated place7.7 mi20.7
Mountain View RanchesCensus-designated place8.5 mi4.9
Timberline-FernwoodCensus-designated place9.4 mi9.8
BellemontCensus-designated place12 mi8.6
Fort ValleyCensus-designated place14 mi72.5
Munds ParkCensus-designated place17 mi22.2
Oak Creek CanyonCensus-designated place17 mi22.9
Mormon LakeCensus-designated place21 mi1.4
ParksCensus-designated place22 mi169.9
SedonaCity25 mi18.3
Village of Oak Creek (Big Park)Census-designated place29 mi5.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Flagstaff, AZ in?
Flagstaff is in Coconino County, Arizona.
What ZIP codes are in Flagstaff, AZ?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Flagstaff include 86005, 86011.
What is the population of Flagstaff, AZ?
About 76,445 people live in Flagstaff, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Flagstaff?
Nearby places include Mountainaire (6.5 mi), Kachina Village (7.5 mi), Doney Park (7.7 mi), Mountain View Ranches (8.5 mi), Timberline-Fernwood (9.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023