Question 1

Is 86442 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 86442 in Bullhead City has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Bullhead City city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 86442 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 86442?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 86442 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 86442. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 86442 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Bullhead City. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 86442?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 86442 is approximately $272K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 86442 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 86442 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 86442 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 86442 has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100, placing it in the moderate range for Bullhead City. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 71/100, 86442 scores similarly to the middle tier of Bullhead City neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Bullhead City — ZIP 86442

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Mohave High School	09–12	—	—	—
Mohave Accelerated Learning Center	06–12	—	—	—
Mohave Accelerated Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Bullhead City Middle School	05–08	—	—	—
Coyote Canyon School	PK–08	—	—	—
Desert Valley School	PK–05	—	—	—
Diamondback Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Fox Creek Jr High School	05–08	—	—	—