Zip code 85941: Whiteriver, Arizona

Q: What city is zip code 85941?

85941 is assigned to Whiteriver, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 85941 in?

85941 is mostly in Gila County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 85941?

About 10,459 people live in 85941, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What time zone is 85941 in?

85941 is in Mountain Standard Time.

Q: What is the median household income in 85941?

The median household income in 85941 is $43,259.

Q: What zip codes are near 85941?

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

Residential delivery areaGila CountyMountain Standard Time

Population

10,459

Median household income

$43K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$75K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$604/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

30.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

477 sq mi

22 people/sq mi

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

About 85941

85941 is a rural zip code in Whiteriver, Arizona (Gila County), covering 477 sq mi of land. About 10,459 people live here, or 22 per square mile. The median resident is 30.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $43,259 a year, about 54% of the national median of $80,734. 38% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $74,600, or 1.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 59% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $604 a month.

8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.5 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; construction and repair; and office and administrative support. 82% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.

How 85941 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate38%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%33rd of 392 in AZ
Uninsured rate31.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%20th of 392 in AZ
Residents under 1834.1%
99th
U.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%21st of 394 in AZ
Government workers57.3%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%15th of 393 in AZ
Healthcare workers16.1%
97th
U.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%22nd of 393 in AZ
Unemployment rate7.9%
86th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%94th of 393 in AZ
Income inequality (Gini)0.477
80th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.46493rd of 388 in AZ
Housing vacancy9.9%
71st
U.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%227th of 390 in AZ
Tech workers2.5%
43rd
U.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%173rd of 393 in AZ
Homeownership rate58.9%
30th
U.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%310th of 390 in AZ
Average commute22.5 min
26th
U.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min262nd of 373 in AZ
Veterans3.9%
25th
U.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%329th of 394 in AZ
Median earnings per worker$38,376
17th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427280th of 387 in AZ
Population10,459
16th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,838194th of 394 in AZ
Diversity index14.9
8th
U.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.9340th of 394 in AZ
Median household income$43,259
5th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,964324th of 374 in AZ
Median age30.8
5th
U.S. 38.9 · AZ 39344th of 394 in AZ
Residents 65 and older9.1%
5th
U.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%347th of 394 in AZ
Population density22/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi256th of 394 in AZ
Work from home2.7%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%348th of 393 in AZ
Foreign-born residents0.2%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%348th of 394 in AZ
Per capita income$16,181
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503364th of 394 in AZ
Median home value$74,600
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,500329th of 366 in AZ
Median gross rent$604
1st
U.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,543310th of 327 in AZ
Bachelor's degree or higher8.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%342nd of 394 in AZ
Broadband access51.1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%363rd of 390 in AZ
Rent-burdened renters13.9%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%330th of 372 in AZ
Self-employed workers1.7%
1st
U.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%350th of 393 in AZ

Measure	85941	Gila	AZ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AZ
Poverty rateWeakness	38%	16.9%	12.5%	12.5%	99th	33rd of 392
Uninsured rateWeakness	31.3%	10.9%	10.5%	8.4%	99th	20th of 392
Residents under 18	34.1%	18.6%	21.6%	22%	99th	21st of 394
Government workers	57.3%	23%	13.9%	14.5%	99th	15th of 393
Healthcare workers	16.1%	8%	9.3%	9.7%	97th	22nd of 393
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.9%	7.1%	5.1%	5.2%	86th	94th of 393
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.477	0.451	0.464	0.483	80th	93rd of 388
Housing vacancy	9.9%	27.8%	10.5%	10.1%	71st	227th of 390
Tech workers	2.5%	0.7%	3.7%	3.8%	43rd	173rd of 393
Homeownership rate	58.9%	77.5%	67.4%	65.2%	30th	310th of 390
Average commute	22.5 min	21.9 min	25.4 min	26.4 min	26th	262nd of 373
Veterans	3.9%	10.7%	7.9%	6.2%	25th	329th of 394
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$38,376	$41,422	$48,427	$49,666	17th	280th of 387
Population	10,459	53,795	7,378,838	334,922,499	16th	194th of 394
Diversity index	14.9	57.2	61.9	61.4	8th	340th of 394
Median household incomeWeakness	$43,259	$61,986	$79,964	$80,734	5th	324th of 374
Median age	30.8	51.1	39	38.9	5th	344th of 394
Residents 65 and older	9.1%	30.9%	18.9%	17.2%	5th	347th of 394
Population density	22/sq mi	11/sq mi	65/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	256th of 394
Work from home	2.7%	12.2%	18.4%	15.1%	2nd	348th of 393
Foreign-born residents	0.2%	3.6%	13%	14.1%	2nd	348th of 394
Per capita incomeWeakness	$16,181	$35,047	$42,503	$44,673	1st	364th of 394
Median home value	$74,600	$269,400	$394,500	$332,700	1st	329th of 366
Median gross rent	$604	$1,030	$1,543	$1,413	1st	310th of 327
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8.2%	18.7%	33.3%	35.7%	1st	342nd of 394
Broadband accessWeakness	51.1%	82.2%	91.5%	91%	1st	363rd of 390
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	13.9%	38.6%	51.4%	51.1%	1st	330th of 372
Self-employed workers	1.7%	11.6%	9.9%	10%	1st	350th 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

Under 5

26%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

14%

35–44

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

30.8

Under 18

34.1%

65 and over

9.1%

Race and ethnicity

White4%
Black0.3%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian0%
Native American92%
Pacific Islander0.7%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

14.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

93.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

18%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.7%

Other

81%

Households

Households: 2,989
Average household size: 3.5
Family households: 83.8%
Married couples: 35.6%
Living alone: 14.1%
Veterans (of adults): 3.9%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

32%

$25–50k

26%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

85941

$43,259

Gila Co.

$61,986

Arizona

$79,964

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$16,181

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

38%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.477

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

85941

$74,600

Gila Co.

$269,400

Arizona

$394,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

85941

$604

Gila Co.

$1,030

Arizona

$1,543

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

88%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.0%

Housing units: 3,317
Owner-occupied: 58.9%
Vacant: 9.9%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 13.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 6.4%
Home value to income: 1.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

31%

10–19

27%

20–29

30–44

12%

45–59

14%

60+

Average commute

22.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

44.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

16%

Construction and repair

16%

Office and admin

13%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Food service

Education

Management

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Transportation and moving

Computer and math

Production

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Sales

Farming, fishing and forestry

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Health care and social assistance

33%

Education

14%

Public administration

13%

Construction

10%

Retail

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Manufacturing

Arts and recreation

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

0.6%

Wholesale

0.1%

Information

Median earnings per worker

$38,376

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

1.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

57.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	85941	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$60,401	$74,888
Service	$25,432	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,231	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$50,455	$49,199
Production and transportation	$28,382	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

25%

High school

41%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 75.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.3%
Households with broadband: 51.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 34.4%
No internet access: 42.8%
Without health insurance: 31.3%
Limited-English households: 2%

Geography

City (USPS): Whiteriver
State: Arizona
County: Gila County
Center point: 33.8915° N, 110.0632° W
Land area: 477 sq mi
Water area: 1 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Standard Time (UTC-7, no daylight saving)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

85941 spans 2 counties

Gila County60% of land
Navajo County40% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

North Fork (unincorporated)13% of zip
Cedar Creek (unincorporated)4% of zip
Whiteriver (unincorporated)3% of zip
Canyon Day (unincorporated)1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 85941

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
85926	Fort Apache, AZ	9.7 mi	710	—	$65,500
85902	Show Low, AZ	19 mi	2	—	—
85930	McNary, AZ	20 mi	1,374	$54,250	$64,600
85929	Lakeside, AZ	20 mi	7,451	$62,752	$306,900
85935	Pinetop, AZ	20 mi	4,534	$73,333	$437,200
85911	Cibecue, AZ	25 mi	2,273	$25,510	$101,800
85901	Show Low, AZ	29 mi	19,533	$59,779	$280,300
85934	Pinedale, AZ	30 mi	661	$56,567	$314,100
85940	Vernon, AZ	32 mi	1,185	$110,486	$245,800
85923	Clay Springs, AZ	34 mi	442	—	$198,900
85550	San Carlos, AZ	35 mi	5,696	$51,491	$65,800
85912	White Mountain Lake, AZ	37 mi	170	$93,523	$131,300

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Questions about 85941

What city is zip code 85941?

85941 is assigned to Whiteriver, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 85941 in?

85941 is mostly in Gila County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 85941?

About 10,459 people live in 85941, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 85941 in?

85941 is in Mountain Standard Time.

What is the median household income in 85941?

The median household income in 85941 is $43,259.

What zip codes are near 85941?

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

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85941, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.