Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 3.25 |
| Below Poverty | 30.4% ▲ 204% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.9% ▼ 31% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.8% ▲ 100% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 781 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 12,472 (33.2%) |
| Some College | 2,788 (7.4%) |
| Associates | 11,141 (29.7%) |
| Bachelors | 4,126 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,254 (16.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $44,551 ▼ 42% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $83,193 ▼ 70% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $678/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 29,197 |
| Vacant Units | 8,569 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Apache County is located in Arizona and encompasses 28 ZIP codes spanning 28 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 66,872 residents. With a median age of 36.37, it is a relatively young county.
Apache County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $44,551 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 9.8%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 30.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Apache County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $83,193 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $678. Homeownership rates are high at 78.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Apache County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 19.1%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Apache County, AZ is a working-class area in Arizona. The 28 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85920 | Alpine | 570 | $69,375 | $292,900 | $983 | 17.8% | 43.4% |
| 86502 | Chambers | 904 | $21,146 | $43,400 | $769 | 10.2% | 14.1% |
| 86503 | Chinle | 10,122 | $30,313 | $39,500 | $523 | 10.7% | 25.5% |
| 85924 | Concho | 2,336 | $36,339 | $104,200 | — | 0.8% | 38.9% |
| 86535 | Dennehotso | 1,116 | $22,981 | $44,000 | — | 15.3% | 15.2% |
| 85925 | Eagar | 4,366 | $81,250 | $232,400 | $897 | 2.2% | 37.7% |
| 86504 | Fort Defiance | 5,905 | $47,227 | $45,600 | $725 | 13.8% | 22.0% |
| 86505 | Ganado | 6,978 | $26,897 | $35,700 | $526 | 5.8% | 23.9% |
| 85927 | Greer | 168 | $81,583 | $557,900 | — | 0.0% | 60.9% |
| 86506 | Houck | 1,343 | $29,018 | $46,600 | — | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| 86507 | Lukachukai | 2,143 | $33,015 | $48,800 | $907 | 21.2% | 33.4% |
| 86508 | Lupton | 504 | $20,000 | $32,900 | — | 23.7% | 13.8% |
| 86538 | Many Farms | 1,545 | $25,234 | $54,600 | $600 | 14.0% | 29.8% |
| 85930 | Mcnary | 1,436 | $62,813 | — | $813 | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| 86540 | Nazlini | 1,087 | $24,286 | $25,400 | $481 | 18.7% | 19.1% |
| 86544 | Red Valley | 1,587 | $23,295 | $49,500 | $608 | 8.2% | 13.1% |
| 86545 | Rock Point | 821 | $24,167 | $36,300 | $479 | 13.2% | 20.0% |
| 86547 | Round Rock | 918 | $43,929 | $48,700 | $625 | 15.9% | 16.7% |
| 85936 | Saint Johns | 3,966 | $127,227 | $178,600 | $881 | 2.1% | 44.5% |
| 86511 | Saint Michaels | 3,440 | $39,342 | $48,000 | $788 | 5.7% | 27.9% |
| 86512 | Sanders | 2,391 | $31,602 | $74,800 | $614 | 8.0% | 19.5% |
| 85938 | Springerville | 2,079 | $54,167 | $191,700 | $991 | 1.1% | 34.1% |
| 86514 | Teec Nos Pos | 2,762 | $44,722 | $70,700 | $635 | 31.8% | 22.7% |
| 86556 | Tsaile | 2,894 | $27,500 | $35,000 | $550 | 14.9% | 22.2% |
| 85940 | Vernon | 1,278 | $63,582 | $236,200 | — | 6.0% | 47.4% |
| 86515 | Window Rock | 3,198 | $43,152 | $57,100 | $661 | 10.3% | 30.4% |