US ZIP Code
86508

Lupton, AZ

Apache County  ·  Arizona

● Active
👥 504 Population ↓ 25% since 2019
💰 $20,000 Median HH Income
▼ 74% below avg ↓ 6% since 2019
🎂 38.4 Median Age ↓ 6% since 2019
🏠 $32,900 Median Home Value
▼ 88% below avg ↓ 12% since 2019
🎓 13.8% College Grads
▼ 64% below avg
📊 23.7% Unemployment
▲ 385% above avg ↑ 98% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code86508
CityLupton
StateArizona (AZ)
CountyApache County
Area Code928
Elevation6,510 ft
Latitude35.352067
Longitude-109.08707
TimezonePhoenix
FIPS04001
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 54.0% (272) Female 46.0% (232) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1%Hispanic: 0.4%Race
White1.0%
Hispanic0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
21%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.83
Below Poverty53.8% ▲ 438% above avg
College Grads13.8% ▼ 64% below avg
Unemployment23.7% ▲ 385% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (2.2%)
HS Graduate158 (57.2%)
Some College9 (3.3%)
Associates65 (23.6%)
Bachelors13 (4.7%)
Graduate Degree25 (9.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 57.2%Some College: 3.3%Associates: 23.6%Bachelors: 4.7%Graduate: 9.1%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad57.2%
Some College3.3%
Associates23.6%
Bachelors4.7%
Graduate9.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.3%Renter: 6.7%Tenure
Owner93.3%
Renter6.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
71%
$50k–100k
22%
$150k–200k
1%
$200k–300k
1%
$300k–500k
1%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$20,000 ▼ 74% below avg ↓ 6% since 2019
Median Home Value$32,900 ▼ 88% below avg ↓ 12% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Units257
Vacant Units79
Avg HH Size2.83

Income Distribution

Under $25k
57%
$25k–50k
21%
$50k–75k
7%
$75k–100k
10%
$100k–150k
2%
$150k–200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
54%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
54%

Summary

Total Units257
Vacant79
Owner Occupied93.3%
Renter Occupied6.7%
Avg HH Size2.83
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 86508 is in Lupton, AZ, in Apache County.
ZIP code 86508 is located in Arizona (AZ).
ZIP code 86508 is in Apache County, AZ.
ZIP 86508 observes the Phoenix timezone.
The estimated population of ZIP code 86508 is 504 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 86508 is $20,000 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 86508 is $32,900 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 86508

ZIP code 86508 is located in Lupton, Arizona, within Apache County. With a population of 504, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.4 years. Economically, 86508 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $20,000 is well below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 86508 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $32,900 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 93.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 12% since 2019.

The population of 86508 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 1.0%. Residents are less-educated — 13.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 53.8%. Household income has declined by 6% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 86508 stands at 23.7%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.

Overall, ZIP code 86508 in Lupton, AZ is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 504 residents, a median household income of $20,000, and a median home value of $32,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.