| ZIP Code | 85940 |
|---|---|
| City | Vernon |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Apache County |
| Area Code | 928 |
| Elevation | 7,201 ft |
| Latitude | 34.252948 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -109.701772 |
| Timezone | Phoenix |
| FIPS | 04001 |
| ZIP Type | PO Box |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 57.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 21.0% ▲ 110% above avg |
| College Grads | 47.4% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 23% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 5 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 208 (22%) |
| Some College | 100 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 185 (19.5%) |
| Bachelors | 183 (19.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 266 (28.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,582 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $236,200 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 759 |
| Vacant Units | 222 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 759 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 222 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
ZIP code 85940 is located in Vernon, Arizona, within Apache County. With a population of 1,278, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57 years. Economically, 85940 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,582 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 85940 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $236,200 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 85940 is primarily White (80.20%). Residents are well-educated — 47.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.0%. Household income has grown by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 85940 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. A notably high share of workers — 38% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 47%.
Overall, ZIP code 85940 in Vernon, AZ is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,278 residents, a median household income of $63,582, and a median home value of $236,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.