US ZIP Code
85926

Fort Apache, AZ

Navajo County  ·  Arizona

● Active
👥 824 Population ↑ 96% since 2019
🎂 27.5 Median Age ↑ 3% since 2019
🏠 $62,400 Median Home Value
▼ 78% below avg ↓ 5% since 2019
🎓 7.8% College Grads
▼ 80% below avg
📊 9.4% Unemployment
▲ 92% above avg ↓ 65% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code85926
CityFort Apache
StateArizona (AZ)
CountyNavajo County
Area Code928
Elevation7,194 ft
Latitude33.769253
Longitude-109.979275
TimezonePhoenix
FIPS04017
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 52.9% (436) Female 47.1% (388) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.9%Race
White1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
29%
25–44
33%
45–64
21%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.5 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.10
Below Poverty75.0% ▲ 650% above avg
College Grads7.8% ▼ 80% below avg
Unemployment9.4% ▲ 92% above avg
HS Graduate132 (54.3%)
Some College26 (10.7%)
Associates66 (27.2%)
Bachelors12 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree7 (2.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 54.3%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 27.2%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 2.9%Edu
HS Grad54.3%
Some College10.7%
Associates27.2%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate2.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 37.2%Renter: 62.8%Tenure
Owner37.2%
Renter62.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–100k
51%
$100k–150k
18%

Financials

Median Home Value$62,400 ▼ 78% below avg ↓ 5% since 2019
Median Rent$430/mo ↓ 2% since 2019
Total Units281
Vacant Units15
Avg HH Size3.10

Income Distribution

Under $25k
54%
$25k–50k
3%
$50k–75k
26%
$75k–100k
7%
$100k–150k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
37%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units281
Vacant15
Owner Occupied37.2%
Renter Occupied62.8%
Avg HH Size3.10
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 85926 is in Fort Apache, AZ, in Navajo County.
ZIP code 85926 is located in Arizona (AZ).
ZIP code 85926 is in Navajo County, AZ.
ZIP 85926 observes the Phoenix timezone.
The estimated population of ZIP code 85926 is 824 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 85926 is $62,400 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 85926

ZIP code 85926 is located in Fort Apache, Arizona, within Navajo County. With a population of 824, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 27.5 years.

Real estate in ZIP code 85926 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $62,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $430 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 62.8% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have decreased by 5% since 2019.

The population of 85926 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 1.9%. Residents are less-educated — 7.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 75.0%.

The unemployment rate in 85926 stands at 9.4%, which is significantly above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.

Overall, ZIP code 85926 in Fort Apache, AZ is characterized as less-educated, and a young community.