Arizona · City Profile
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Lake Havasu City sits in Mohave, Arizona, and is covered by 4 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 60,836 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Lake Havasu City has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $353,700 and median asking rent runs around $1,165 per month. Median household income hovers around $63,933. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Lake Havasu City
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86403 | Mohave | 18,583 | $57,843 | $279,300 |
| 86404 | Mohave | 18,280 | $63,125 | $399,900 |
| 86405 | Mohave | 0 | — | — |
| 86406 | Mohave | 23,973 | $70,833 | $381,900 |
Thinking about relocating to Lake Havasu City?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $353,700, and median rent is $1,165. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.