| ZIP Code | 85936 |
|---|---|
| City | Saint Johns |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Apache County |
| Area Code | 928 |
| Elevation | 5,730 ft |
| Latitude | 34.591725 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -109.290423 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.8 yrs ↓ 18% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.73 |
| Below Poverty | 6.8% ▼ 32% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.5% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 57% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 160 (7.6%) |
| Some College | 321 (15.3%) |
| Associates | 672 (32.1%) |
| Bachelors | 292 (14%) |
| Graduate Degree | 640 (30.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $127,227 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 164% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $178,600 ▼ 36% below avg ↑ 81% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $881/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,396 |
| Vacant Units | 480 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.73 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,396 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 480 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.73 |
ZIP code 85936 is located in Saint Johns, Arizona, within Apache County. With a population of 3,966, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.8 years. Economically, 85936 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $127,227 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85936 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $178,600 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $881 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 81% since 2019.
The population of 85936 is majority White (65.25%). Residents are well-educated — 44.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.8%. Household income has grown by 164% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85936 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 85936 in Saint Johns, AZ is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,966 residents, a median household income of $127,227, and a median home value of $178,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.