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Prescott, AZ
City in Yavapai County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 86301, 86313.
Population
47,400
Land area
49.2sq mi
People per sq mi
963
ZIP codes
2
Prescott and its ZIP codes
Prescott at a glance
- Prescott is about 15 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- It is the 26th most populous of 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
- Households here earn a median of $70,874 a year, 11% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $564,100 (43% above Arizona) and median rent is $1,395 a month.
Local data for Prescott, AZ
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools24
- Colleges3
- Libraries2
- Banks14
- Post Offices2
- Parks32
- Grocery Stores19
- Restaurants201
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies5
- Hospice Care8
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment20
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools4
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places52
Housing and community stats
Prescott, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,874
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$564,100
Median rent
$1,395/mo
Homeownership
68.0%
Bachelor's or higher
39.9%
Median age
59.7
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,393), Irish Americans (7,358), Mexican Americans (3,625).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yavapai County. PPP loans are for Prescott.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, +1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,601
71,329 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,854
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $11,558 per person
PPP loans
$106K
3 loans, 5 jobs reported
How people get to work
Prescott, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.4%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home14.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Prescott, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,116
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
1,396
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 24°F
16.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone52 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Prescott, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.7%
U.S. 33.3% -8.6 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Prescott
2 in or overlapping Prescott. Population shown
Cities near Prescott
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WilliamsonCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 58.1 |
| Prescott ValleyTown | 8.3 mi | 40.4 |
| Chino ValleyTown | 13 mi | 62.5 |
| Dewey-HumboldtTown | 15 mi | 18.8 |
| WilhoitCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 15.7 |
| MayerCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 20.2 |
| PauldenCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 57.3 |
| JeromeTown | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| Spring ValleyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1 |
| ClarkdaleTown | 26 mi | 10.2 |
| CottonwoodCity | 27 mi | 28.2 |
| Peeples ValleyCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 15.1 |
| Cordes LakesCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 10.8 |
| Verde VillageCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 6.9 |
| YarnellCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 8.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Prescott, AZ in?
- Prescott is in Yavapai County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Prescott, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Prescott include 86301, 86313.
- What is the population of Prescott, AZ?
- About 47,400 people live in Prescott, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Prescott?
- Nearby places include Williamson (7.4 mi), Prescott Valley (8.3 mi), Chino Valley (13 mi), Dewey-Humboldt (15 mi), Wilhoit (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023