Zip code 86556: Tsaile, Arizona

Q: What city is zip code 86556?

86556 is assigned to Tsaile, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 86556 in?

86556 is in Apache County, Arizona.

Q: What is the population of 86556?

About 2,795 people live in 86556, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 86556?

The median household income in 86556 is $27,875.

Q: What zip codes are near 86556?

The closest zip codes to 86556 are 86507, 87328, 86544, 87461, 86540.

Residential delivery areaApache CountyMountain Time

Population

2,795

Median household income

$28K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$32K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$560/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

23.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

216 sq mi

13 people/sq mi

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

About 86556

86556 is a rural zip code in Tsaile, Arizona (Apache County), covering 216 sq mi of land. About 2,795 people live here, or 13 per square mile. The median resident is 23.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $27,875 a year, about 35% of the national median of $80,734. 49.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $31,800, or 1.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $560 a month.

13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.8 minutes each way, and 14% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and cleaning and personal care. 84% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often another language, such as Arabic or a Native American language.

How 86556 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate49.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AZ 12.5%15th of 392 in AZ
Unemployment rate18.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AZ 5.1%25th of 393 in AZ
Government workers55.9%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AZ 13.9%17th of 393 in AZ
Healthcare workers17.9%
98th
U.S. 9.7% · AZ 9.3%16th of 393 in AZ
Income inequality (Gini)0.558
98th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AZ 0.46412th of 388 in AZ
Housing vacancy25.4%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · AZ 10.5%76th of 390 in AZ
Residents under 1827.9%
90th
U.S. 22% · AZ 21.6%64th of 394 in AZ
Uninsured rate14.3%
87th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AZ 10.5%109th of 392 in AZ
Work from home14.3%
58th
U.S. 15.1% · AZ 18.4%187th of 393 in AZ
Homeownership rate68.2%
49th
U.S. 65.2% · AZ 67.4%253rd of 390 in AZ
Average commute23.8 min
35th
U.S. 26.4 min · AZ 25.4 min226th of 373 in AZ
Diversity index27.1
20th
U.S. 61.4 · AZ 61.9296th of 394 in AZ
Tech workers1.4%
20th
U.S. 3.8% · AZ 3.7%233rd of 393 in AZ
Foreign-born residents2.9%
18th
U.S. 14.1% · AZ 13%297th of 394 in AZ
Residents 65 and older9.5%
7th
U.S. 17.2% · AZ 18.9%340th of 394 in AZ
Bachelor's degree or higher12.8%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AZ 33.3%304th of 394 in AZ
Population2,795
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AZ 7,378,838270th of 394 in AZ
Rent-burdened renters25.9%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AZ 51.4%306th of 372 in AZ
Population density13/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AZ 65/sq mi271st of 394 in AZ
Median household income$27,875
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AZ $79,964362nd of 374 in AZ
Per capita income$12,493
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AZ $42,503382nd of 394 in AZ
Median home value$31,800
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AZ $394,500364th of 366 in AZ
Median gross rent$560
1st
U.S. $1,413 · AZ $1,543316th of 327 in AZ
Median age23.5
1st
U.S. 38.9 · AZ 39384th of 394 in AZ
Broadband access52.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AZ 91.5%360th of 390 in AZ
Veterans0.9%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · AZ 7.9%381st of 394 in AZ
Median earnings per worker$22,813
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AZ $48,427381st of 387 in AZ
Self-employed workers3.6%
1st
U.S. 10% · AZ 9.9%327th of 393 in AZ

Measure	86556	Apache	AZ	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AZ
Poverty rateWeakness	49.3%	30.5%	12.5%	12.5%	99th	15th of 392
Unemployment rateWeakness	18.2%	10.7%	5.1%	5.2%	99th	25th of 393
Government workers	55.9%	48.2%	13.9%	14.5%	99th	17th of 393
Healthcare workers	17.9%	13.6%	9.3%	9.7%	98th	16th of 393
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.558	0.518	0.464	0.483	98th	12th of 388
Housing vacancy	25.4%	27.2%	10.5%	10.1%	96th	76th of 390
Residents under 18	27.9%	26%	21.6%	22%	90th	64th of 394
Uninsured rateWeakness	14.3%	18.2%	10.5%	8.4%	87th	109th of 392
Work from home	14.3%	9.1%	18.4%	15.1%	58th	187th of 393
Homeownership rate	68.2%	79.4%	67.4%	65.2%	49th	253rd of 390
Average commute	23.8 min	28.1 min	25.4 min	26.4 min	35th	226th of 373
Diversity index	27.1	45.6	61.9	61.4	20th	296th of 394
Tech workers	1.4%	1.8%	3.7%	3.8%	20th	233rd of 393
Foreign-born residents	2.9%	1.6%	13%	14.1%	18th	297th of 394
Residents 65 and older	9.5%	16.8%	18.9%	17.2%	7th	340th of 394
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	12.8%	16.6%	33.3%	35.7%	6th	304th of 394
Population	2,795	65,341	7,378,838	334,922,499	4th	270th of 394
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	25.9%	24.1%	51.4%	51.1%	3rd	306th of 372
Population density	13/sq mi	6/sq mi	65/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	271st of 394
Median household incomeWeakness	$27,875	$41,438	$79,964	$80,734	1st	362nd of 374
Per capita incomeWeakness	$12,493	$20,885	$42,503	$44,673	1st	382nd of 394
Median home value	$31,800	$63,700	$394,500	$332,700	1st	364th of 366
Median gross rent	$560	$647	$1,543	$1,413	1st	316th of 327
Median age	23.5	36.6	39	38.9	1st	384th of 394
Broadband accessWeakness	52.6%	60%	91.5%	91%	1st	360th of 390
Veterans	0.9%	5%	7.9%	6.2%	1st	381st of 394
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$22,813	$39,361	$48,427	$49,666	1st	381st of 387
Self-employed workers	3.6%	5.1%	9.9%	10%	1st	327th 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

23%

5–17

24%

18–24

16%

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

23.5

Under 18

27.9%

65 and over

9.5%

Race and ethnicity

White7%
Black3%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American85%
Pacific Islander1%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

27.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

16%

Spanish

0.6%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

84%

Households

Households: 669
Average household size: 3.4
Family households: 69.7%
Married couples: 31.4%
Living alone: 28.1%
Veterans (of adults): 0.9%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

48%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

12%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

86556

$27,875

Apache Co.

$41,438

Arizona

$79,964

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$12,493

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

49.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.558

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

86556

$31,800

Apache Co.

$63,700

Arizona

$394,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

86556

$560

Apache Co.

$647

Arizona

$1,543

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

69%

2–4 units

11%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

19%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 897
Owner-occupied: 68.2%
Vacant: 25.4%
Median year built: 1990
Median rooms: 3.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 25.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 20.3%
Home value to income: 1.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

52%

Carpooled

0.9%

Transit

Walked

30%

Bicycle

Worked from home

14%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

43%

10–19

22%

20–29

30–44

18%

45–59

60+

12%

Average commute

23.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

18.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

45.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

18%

Office and admin

13%

Cleaning and personal care

12%

Transportation and moving

11%

Education

11%

Legal and social services

Sales

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Construction and repair

Food service

Management

Computer and math

Business and finance

0.9%

Police and fire

0.6%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Education

43%

Health care and social assistance

17%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Information

Restaurants and hotels

Construction

Public administration

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Retail

Agriculture and mining

Manufacturing

0.9%

Professional and technical services

0.5%

Arts and recreation

0.5%

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$22,813

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

55.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	86556	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$30,089	$74,888
Service	$25,341	$26,804
Sales and office	$23,047	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$27,375	$49,199
Production and transportation	$19,211	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

24%

High school

28%

Some college

28%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 75.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.9%
Households with broadband: 52.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 42%
No internet access: 41%
Without health insurance: 14.3%
Limited-English households: 11.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Tsaile
State: Arizona
County: Apache County
Center point: 36.2283° N, 109.2203° W
Land area: 216 sq mi
Water area: 1 sq mi
Time zone: Mountain Time (UTC-7, UTC-6 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Tsaile (unincorporated)3% of zip

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

Zip codes near 86556

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
86507	Lukachukai, AZ	14 mi	2,207	$35,924	$50,000
87328	Navajo, NM	17 mi	3,043	$33,906	$65,000
86544	Red Valley, AZ	22 mi	1,472	$23,068	$47,000
87461	Sanostee, NM	23 mi	1,307	$32,981	$31,200
86540	Nazlini, AZ	23 mi	1,220	$24,271	$30,500
86504	Fort Defiance, AZ	26 mi	5,760	$46,573	$45,000
86503	Chinle, AZ	26 mi	9,911	$36,321	$37,800
86547	Round Rock, AZ	26 mi	896	$39,000	$56,500
86538	Many Farms, AZ	27 mi	1,714	$30,268	$45,600
87455	Newcomb, NM	28 mi	1,480	$38,167	$22,500
87364	Sheep Springs, NM	29 mi	1,632	$32,500	$81,700
86511	Saint Michaels, AZ	35 mi	3,583	$41,000	$45,300

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Questions about 86556

What city is zip code 86556?

86556 is assigned to Tsaile, Arizona. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 86556 in?

86556 is in Apache County, Arizona.

What is the population of 86556?

About 2,795 people live in 86556, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 86556 in?

86556 is in Mountain Time.

What is the median household income in 86556?

The median household income in 86556 is $27,875.

What zip codes are near 86556?

The closest zip codes to 86556 are 86507, 87328, 86544, 87461, 86540.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 86556, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.