The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 86333 sells for about $340,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,132 a month.
ZIP 86333 — Mayer
The housing market in 86333 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Market activity is driven by local demand and buyers seeking affordability outside of the major metropolitan hubs. Sales volume is low, reflecting the rural nature of the area.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers, retirees, or those seeking a rural lifestyle who are willing to commute for employment.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 15.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 86333, Yavapai County AZ
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the Mayer area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern in this rural setting.
Schools serving the area are part of the Mayer Unified School District, which provides basic educational services for a small, rural student population.
The area faces moderate wildfire risk typical of the Arizona high desert, requiring residents to maintain defensible space around properties.
Economic growth is limited, with the area serving primarily as a residential community for commuters working in the Prescott or Phoenix metro regions.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Arizona) — Senior Property Valuation Protection Option (Senior Freeze): Provides a 'freeze' on the valuation of the property for tax purposes, limiting the growth of the property tax burden for eligible seniors. State (Arizona) — Arizona Property Tax Assessment: The tax is calculated by applying an assessment ratio to the property's Limited Property Value (LPV). For primary residential property (Class 3), the assessment ratio is 10%. State (Arizona) — Arizona Property Tax Assessment: Property tax is calculated using the formula: (Full Cash Value or Limited Property Value) x Assessment Ratio = Net Assessed Value. The Net Assessed Value is then multiplied by the local tax rate. For primary residential property (Class 3), the assessment ratio is 10%. State (Arizona) — Delinquent Property Tax Lien Sale and 3-Year Redemption Foreclosure: The county treasurer sells a tax lien certificate via public auction to the investor bidding the lowest annual rate of interest (ranging from 16% down to 0% per annum under A.R.S. § 42-18114). State (Arizona) — Statutory Residential Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $400,000 of equity in an owner-occupied primary dwelling from attachment, execution, and forced sale arising from unsecured civil judgment liens.
Commuting requires significant drive time, typically 30-45 minutes to reach employment hubs in Prescott or the northern reaches of the Phoenix metro area.
The area offers access to outdoor recreation including hiking trails in the Bradshaw Mountains and proximity to local lakes for fishing and boating.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and a mix of long-term residential leases and some seasonal occupancy.
The local economy is driven by small-scale retail, services, and the public sector, with most residents commuting to larger regional employment centers.
Public transit is non-existent; residents rely entirely on personal vehicles for transportation.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
Yavapai County Assessor manages property valuations based on market sales data and statutory assessment ratios.
Parcels are subject to Mayer Unified School District taxes and Yavapai County community college district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by wildfire risk and the rural nature of the fire protection services available.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 86333 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Prescott Golf Club4.318.5 mi
- The Cellar at Creekside4.66.8 mi
- Casa Perez Mexican Restaurant4.518.2 mi
- Agua Fria National Monument4.57.5 mi
- Badger Springs Trail4.76.9 mi
- Cleator Bar and Yacht Club4.88.7 mi
- Arcosanti Tours4.20.9 mi
- Arcosanti4.30.9 mi
- Arcosanti Tours4.20.9 mi
- Agua Fria National Monument4.57.5 mi
- Badger Springs Trail4.76.9 mi
- Cleator Bar and Yacht Club4.88.7 mi
- Prescott Regional Airport4.628.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local resource center for residents.
Extensive trails for hiking and off-roading.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.