| ZIP Code | 85926 |
|---|---|
| City | Fort Apache |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Navajo County |
| Area Code | 928 |
| Elevation | 7,194 ft |
| Latitude | 33.769253 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -109.979275 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04017 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 27.5 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.10 |
| Below Poverty | 75.0% ▲ 650% above avg |
| College Grads | 7.8% ▼ 80% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.4% ▲ 92% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 132 (54.3%) |
| Some College | 26 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 66 (27.2%) |
| Bachelors | 12 (4.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7 (2.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Home Value | $62,400 ▼ 78% below avg ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $430/mo ↓ 2% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 281 |
| Vacant Units | 15 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.10 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 281 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 15 |
| Owner Occupied | 37.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 62.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.10 |
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.