City

Fort Apache, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Navajo County  ·  Arizona

👥824Population
🎂27.5Median Age
🏠$62,400Median Home Value▼ 78% below avg
🎓7.8%College Grads▼ 80% below avg
📊9.4%Unemployment▲ 92% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.9%Race
White1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
29%
25–44
33%
45–64
21%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.10
Below Poverty75.0% ▲ 650% above avg
College Grads7.8% ▼ 80% below avg
Unemployment9.4% ▲ 92% above avg
HS Graduate132 (54.3%)
Some College26 (10.7%)
Associates66 (27.2%)
Bachelors12 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree7 (2.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 54.3%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 27.2%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 2.9%Edu
HS Grad54.3%
Some College10.7%
Associates27.2%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate2.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 37.2%Renter: 62.8%Tenure
Owner37.2%
Renter62.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
51%
$100k–$150k
18%

Financials

Median Home Value$62,400 ▼ 78% below avg
Median Rent$430/mo
Total Housing Units281
Vacant Units15

Income Distribution

Under $25k
54%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
37%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
50%
About Fort Apache, AZ

Fort Apache is a city in Arizona, located in Navajo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 824 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.5 years.

The real estate market in Fort Apache is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $62,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $430 per month. At 37.2% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Fort Apache is less-educated. 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 1.9%.

Fort Apache, AZ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arizona.

ZIP Codes in Fort Apache
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.