US ZIP Code
86540

Nazlini, AZ

Apache County  ·  Arizona

● Active
👥 1,087 Population ↓ 3% since 2019
💰 $24,286 Median HH Income
▼ 68% below avg ↑ 129% since 2019
🎂 28.3 Median Age ↓ 6% since 2019
🏠 $25,400 Median Home Value
▼ 91% below avg ↓ 62% since 2019
🎓 19.1% College Grads
▼ 51% below avg
📊 18.7% Unemployment
▲ 282% above avg ↑ 292% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code86540
CityNazlini
StateArizona (AZ)
CountyApache County
Area Code928
Elevation6,383 ft
Latitude35.941437
Longitude-109.443978
TimezonePhoenix
FIPS04001
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 49.1% (534) Female 50.9% (553) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 0.6%Race
Hispanic0.3%
Black0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
29%
18–24
12%
25–44
21%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age28.3 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.53
Below Poverty52.3% ▲ 423% above avg
College Grads19.1% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment18.7% ▲ 282% above avg
No HS Diploma24 (5.3%)
HS Graduate172 (38.1%)
Some College45 (10%)
Associates124 (27.5%)
Bachelors50 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree36 (8%)

Education

No HS: 5.3%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 10%Associates: 27.5%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 8%Edu
No HS5.3%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College10.0%
Associates27.5%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate8.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.4%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
64%
$50k–100k
23%
$100k–150k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$24,286 ▼ 68% below avg ↑ 129% since 2019
Median Home Value$25,400 ▼ 91% below avg ↓ 62% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$481/mo ↑ 4% since 2019
Total Units446
Vacant Units138
Avg HH Size3.53

Income Distribution

Under $25k
54%
$25k–50k
22%
$50k–75k
8%
$75k–100k
8%
$100k–150k
6%
$150k–200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
30–45 min
52%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
52%

Summary

Total Units446
Vacant138
Owner Occupied75.7%
Renter Occupied24.4%
Avg HH Size3.53
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 86540 is in Nazlini, AZ, in Apache County.
ZIP code 86540 is located in Arizona (AZ).
ZIP code 86540 is in Apache County, AZ.
ZIP 86540 observes the Phoenix timezone.
The estimated population of ZIP code 86540 is 1,087 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 86540 is $24,286 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 86540 is $25,400 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 86540

ZIP code 86540 is located in Nazlini, Arizona, within Apache County. With a population of 1,087, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 28.3 years. Economically, 86540 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $24,286 is well below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 86540 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $25,400 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $481 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 62% since 2019.

The population of 86540 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 0.6%. Residents are less-educated — 19.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 52.3%. Household income has grown by 129% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 86540 stands at 18.7%, which is more than double the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.

Overall, ZIP code 86540 in Nazlini, AZ is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, a young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,087 residents, a median household income of $24,286, and a median home value of $25,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.