Zip code 85926: Fort Apache, Arizona

Q: What city is zip code 85926?

85926 is assigned to Fort Apache, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 85926 in?

85926 is in Navajo County, Arizona.

Q: What is the population of 85926?

About 710 people live in 85926, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 85926 in?

85926 is in Mountain Standard Time.

Q: What zip codes are near 85926?

The closest zip codes to 85926 are 85941, 85930, 85935, 85929, 85902.

Residential delivery areaNavajo CountyMountain Standard Time

Population

710

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$66K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$427/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

7.2 sq mi

99 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 85926

85926 is a small-town zip code in Fort Apache, Arizona (Navajo County), covering 7.2 sq mi of land. About 710 people live here, or 99 per square mile. The median resident is 27 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

81.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $65,500. 42% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $427 a month.

2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and healthcare. 64% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.

How 85926 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate81.7%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%1st of 392 in AZ
Unemployment rate25%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%13th of 393 in AZ
Uninsured rate34.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%13th of 392 in AZ
Residents under 1838.5%
99th
U.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%10th of 394 in AZ
Healthcare workers19.6%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%11th of 393 in AZ
Income inequality (Gini)0.490
85th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.46469th of 388 in AZ
Work from home19.6%
76th
U.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%117th of 393 in AZ
Rent-burdened renters48.1%
40th
U.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%178th of 372 in AZ
Population density99/sq mi
13th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi200th of 394 in AZ
Homeownership rate41.8%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%357th of 390 in AZ
Housing vacancy2.1%
4th
U.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%380th of 390 in AZ
Median earnings per worker$30,250
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427359th of 387 in AZ
Median age27
2nd
U.S. 38.9 · AZ 39376th of 394 in AZ
Population710
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,838345th of 394 in AZ
Per capita income$8,770
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503388th of 394 in AZ
Median home value$65,500
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,500335th of 366 in AZ
Median gross rent$427
1st
U.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,543325th of 327 in AZ
Bachelor's degree or higher1.9%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%382nd of 394 in AZ
Diversity index2.2
1st
U.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.9383rd of 394 in AZ
Broadband access16.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%389th of 390 in AZ
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%391st of 394 in AZ
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%382nd of 394 in AZ
Residents 65 and older2.8%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%383rd of 394 in AZ
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%356th of 393 in AZ
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%381st of 393 in AZ
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%386th of 393 in AZ

Measure	85926	Navajo	AZ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AZ
Poverty rateWeakness	81.7%	24.7%	12.5%	12.5%	99th	1st of 392
Unemployment rateWeakness	25%	8.8%	5.1%	5.2%	99th	13th of 393
Uninsured rateWeakness	34.5%	15.9%	10.5%	8.4%	99th	13th of 392
Residents under 18	38.5%	25.2%	21.6%	22%	99th	10th of 394
Healthcare workers	19.6%	14.6%	9.3%	9.7%	99th	11th of 393
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.490	0.456	0.464	0.483	85th	69th of 388
Work from home	19.6%	9.2%	18.4%	15.1%	76th	117th of 393
Rent-burdened renters	48.1%	34.5%	51.4%	51.1%	40th	178th of 372
Population density	99/sq mi	11/sq mi	65/sq mi	95/sq mi	13th	200th of 394
Homeownership rateWeakness	41.8%	73.2%	67.4%	65.2%	10th	357th of 390
Housing vacancy	2.1%	30%	10.5%	10.1%	4th	380th of 390
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,250	$39,668	$48,427	$49,666	3rd	359th of 387
Median age	27	39.5	39	38.9	2nd	376th of 394
Population	710	108,415	7,378,838	334,922,499	1st	345th of 394
Per capita incomeWeakness	$8,770	$25,210	$42,503	$44,673	1st	388th of 394
Median home value	$65,500	$201,500	$394,500	$332,700	1st	335th of 366
Median gross rent	$427	$858	$1,543	$1,413	1st	325th of 327
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	1.9%	19.1%	33.3%	35.7%	1st	382nd of 394
Diversity index	2.2	63.6	61.9	61.4	1st	383rd of 394
Broadband accessWeakness	16.8%	74.2%	91.5%	91%	1st	389th of 390
Veterans	0%	7.6%	7.9%	6.2%	1st	391st of 394
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.5%	13%	14.1%	1st	382nd of 394
Residents 65 and older	2.8%	20.1%	18.9%	17.2%	1st	383rd of 394
Tech workers	0%	1.7%	3.7%	3.8%	1st	356th of 393
Self-employed workers	0%	9.3%	9.9%	10%	1st	381st of 393
Government workers	0%	29.7%	13.9%	14.5%	1st	386th of 393

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

13%

Under 5

26%

5–17

18–24

18%

25–34

12%

35–44

45–54

25%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

38.5%

65 and over

2.8%

Race and ethnicity

White1%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American99%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

2.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

97.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

36%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

60%

Households

Households: 232
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 66.4%
Married couples: 12.5%
Living alone: 3.4%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

55%

$25–50k

11%

$50–75k

30%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

85926

—

Navajo Co.

$54,606

Arizona

$79,964

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$8,770

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

81.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.490

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

85926

$65,500

Navajo Co.

$201,500

Arizona

$394,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

85926

$427

Navajo Co.

$858

Arizona

$1,543

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

97%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 237
Owner-occupied: 41.8%
Vacant: 2.1%
Median year built: 1977
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 48.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 41.5%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

71%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

10%

Bicycle

Worked from home

20%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

12%

10–19

37%

20–29

30–44

29%

45–59

22%

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

25%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

15.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

29%

Office and admin

24%

Healthcare

20%

Construction and repair

18%

Police and fire

10%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Retail

33%

Education

29%

Health care and social assistance

20%

Other services

18%

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$30,250

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

49%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	85926	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

67%

High school

23%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 32.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
Households with broadband: 16.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 5.6%
No internet access: 78%
Without health insurance: 34.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Fort Apache
State: Arizona
County: Navajo County
Center point: 33.7692° N, 109.9793° W
Land area: 7.2 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7, no daylight saving)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Fort Apache (unincorporated)16% of zip
Seven Mile (unincorporated)13% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 85926

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
85941	Whiteriver, AZ	9.7 mi	10,459	$43,259	$74,600
85930	McNary, AZ	22 mi	1,374	$54,250	$64,600
85935	Pinetop, AZ	27 mi	4,534	$73,333	$437,200
85929	Lakeside, AZ	28 mi	7,451	$62,752	$306,900
85902	Show Low, AZ	29 mi	2	—	—
85927	Greer, AZ	33 mi	315	$92,026	$558,800
85911	Cibecue, AZ	34 mi	2,273	$25,510	$101,800
85542	Peridot, AZ	36 mi	2,885	$29,022	$31,900
85940	Vernon, AZ	37 mi	1,185	$110,486	$245,800
85901	Show Low, AZ	38 mi	19,533	$59,779	$280,300
85934	Pinedale, AZ	40 mi	661	$56,567	$314,100
85925	Eagar, AZ	40 mi	4,401	$82,708	$248,400

Questions about 85926

What city is zip code 85926?

85926 is assigned to Fort Apache, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 85926 in?

85926 is in Navajo County, Arizona.

What is the population of 85926?

About 710 people live in 85926, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 85926 in?

85926 is in Mountain Standard Time.

What zip codes are near 85926?

The closest zip codes to 85926 are 85941, 85930, 85935, 85929, 85902.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85926, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.