Zip code 86507: Lukachukai, Arizona
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 86507
86507 is a rural zip code in Lukachukai, Arizona (Apache County), covering 216 sq mi of land. About 2,207 people live here, or 10 per square mile. The median resident is 33.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $35,924 a year, about 44% of the national median of $80,734. 37.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $50,000, or 1.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $921 a month.
12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 39.2 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and healthcare. 96% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.
How 86507 compares
- Poverty rate37.9%99thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%34th of 392 in AZ
- Unemployment rate21.2%99thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%20th of 393 in AZ
- Government workers55.8%99thU.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%18th of 393 in AZ
- Housing vacancy30.1%98thU.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%53rd of 390 in AZ
- Average commute39.2 min96thWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min25th of 373 in AZ
- Homeownership rate89.1%95thStrengthU.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%68th of 390 in AZ
- 90thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.46451st of 388 in AZ
- Uninsured rate13.6%85thWeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%124th of 392 in AZ
- Healthcare workers12.5%85thU.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%63rd of 393 in AZ
- Residents under 1824.7%72ndU.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%125th of 394 in AZ
- 61stU.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%170th of 393 in AZ
- 57thU.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%214th of 394 in AZ
- Veterans5.2%41stU.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%281st of 394 in AZ
- Tech workers1.7%27thU.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%217th of 393 in AZ
- 24thU.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%255th of 393 in AZ
- Median earnings per worker$38,33317thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427281st of 387 in AZ
- 15thU.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,543247th of 327 in AZ
- Median age33.212thU.S. 38.9 · AZ 39314th of 394 in AZ
- 6thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%285th of 372 in AZ
- 5thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%314th of 394 in AZ
- Population2,2073rdU.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,838286th of 394 in AZ
- Median household income$35,9242ndWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,964346th of 374 in AZ
- 2ndU.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.9376th of 394 in AZ
- Population density10/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi288th of 394 in AZ
- Per capita income$14,9901stWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503372nd of 394 in AZ
- Median home value$50,0001stU.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,500349th of 366 in AZ
- Broadband access43.2%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%375th of 390 in AZ
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%355th of 394 in AZ
| Measure | 86507 | Apache | AZ | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rateWeakness | 37.9% | 30.5% | 12.5% | 12.5% | 34th of 392 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 21.2% | 10.7% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 20th of 393 | |
| Government workers | 55.8% | 48.2% | 13.9% | 14.5% | 18th of 393 | |
| Housing vacancy | 30.1% | 27.2% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 53rd of 390 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 39.2 min | 28.1 min | 25.4 min | 26.4 min | 25th of 373 | |
| Homeownership rateStrength | 89.1% | 79.4% | 67.4% | 65.2% | 68th of 390 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.505 | 0.518 | 0.464 | 0.483 | 51st of 388 | |
| Uninsured rateWeakness | 13.6% | 18.2% | 10.5% | 8.4% | 124th of 392 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12.5% | 13.6% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 63rd of 393 | |
| Residents under 18 | 24.7% | 26% | 21.6% | 22% | 125th of 394 | |
| Work from home | 15% | 9.1% | 18.4% | 15.1% | 170th of 393 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 17.5% | 16.8% | 18.9% | 17.2% | 214th of 394 | |
| Veterans | 5.2% | 5% | 7.9% | 6.2% | 281st of 394 | |
| Tech workers | 1.7% | 1.8% | 3.7% | 3.8% | 217th of 393 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.4% | 5.1% | 9.9% | 10% | 255th of 393 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $38,333 | $39,361 | $48,427 | $49,666 | 281st of 387 | |
| Median gross rent | $921 | $647 | $1,543 | $1,413 | 247th of 327 | |
| Median age | 33.2 | 36.6 | 39 | 38.9 | 314th of 394 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 31.8% | 24.1% | 51.4% | 51.1% | 285th of 372 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 11.9% | 16.6% | 33.3% | 35.7% | 314th of 394 | |
| Population | 2,207 | 65,341 | 7,378,838 | 334,922,499 | 286th of 394 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $35,924 | $41,438 | $79,964 | $80,734 | 346th of 374 | |
| Diversity index | 4.7 | 45.6 | 61.9 | 61.4 | 376th of 394 | |
| Population density | 10/sq mi | 6/sq mi | 65/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 288th of 394 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $14,990 | $20,885 | $42,503 | $44,673 | 372nd of 394 | |
| Median home value | $50,000 | $63,700 | $394,500 | $332,700 | 349th of 366 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 43.2% | 60% | 91.5% | 91% | 375th of 390 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 1.6% | 13% | 14.1% | 355th of 394 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White0.4%
- Black0%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0.4%
- Native American98%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 644
- Average household size
- 3.4
- Family households
- 70.8%
- Married couples
- 40.2%
- Living alone
- 24.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 5.2%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 921
- Owner-occupied
- 89.1%
- Vacant
- 30.1%
- Median year built
- 1984
- Median rooms
- 4.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 31.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- 1.4× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 86507 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $47,857 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,855 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $51,563 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $31,484 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $57,321 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 82.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.9%
- Households with broadband
- 43.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 28.1%
- No internet access
- 48.4%
- Without health insurance
- 13.6%
- Limited-English households
- 10.2%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Lukachukai
- State
- Arizona
- County
- Apache County
- Center point
- 36.4240° N, 109.2834° W
- Land area
- 216 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Lukachukai (unincorporated)10% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 86507
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86544 | Red Valley, AZ | 11 mi | $23,068 |
| 86547 | Round Rock, AZ | 14 mi | $39,000 |
| 86556 | Tsaile, AZ | 14 mi | $27,875 |
| 86538 | Many Farms, AZ | 20 mi | $30,268 |
| 87461 | Sanostee, NM | 20 mi | $32,981 |
| 86545 | Rock Point, AZ | 25 mi | $26,071 |
| 86503 | Chinle, AZ | 26 mi | $36,321 |
| 87328 | Navajo, NM | 31 mi | $33,906 |
| 87455 | Newcomb, NM | 33 mi | $38,167 |
| 86514 | Teec Nos Pos, AZ | 33 mi | $47,917 |
| 86540 | Nazlini, AZ | 35 mi | $24,271 |
| 87420 | Shiprock, NM | 36 mi | $36,335 |
Zip codes like 86507 elsewhere
Questions about 86507
What city is zip code 86507?
86507 is assigned to Lukachukai, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 86507 in?
86507 is in Apache County, Arizona.
What is the population of 86507?
About 2,207 people live in 86507, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 86507 in?
86507 is in Mountain Time.
What is the median household income in 86507?
The median household income in 86507 is $35,924.
What zip codes are near 86507?
The closest zip codes to 86507 are 86544, 86547, 86556, 86538, 87461.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 86507, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.