City

Sanders, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Apache County  ·  Arizona

👥2,391Population
💰$31,602Median HH Income▼ 59% below avg
🎂32.8Median Age
🏠$74,800Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓19.5%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 64% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.8%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.3%Race
White1.8%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.3%
Asian0.2%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
23%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.13
Below Poverty41.5% ▲ 315% above avg
College Grads19.5% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 64% above avg
No HS Diploma27 (2.2%)
HS Graduate563 (46%)
Some College81 (6.6%)
Associates315 (25.7%)
Bachelors164 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree75 (6.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 46%Some College: 6.6%Associates: 25.7%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 6.1%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad46.0%
Some College6.6%
Associates25.7%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate6.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.2%Renter: 32.8%Tenure
Owner67.2%
Renter32.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
35%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,602 ▼ 59% below avg
Median Home Value$74,800 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$614/mo
Total Housing Units873
Vacant Units110

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
34%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
53%
About Sanders, AZ

Sanders is a city in Arizona, located in Apache County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,391 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.8 years.

Economically, Sanders is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,602 is well below the national average. Approximately 41.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Sanders is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $74,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $614 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sanders is less-educated. 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 2.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in Sanders
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
86512 2,391 $31,602 $74,800 $614 8.0% 19.5% 67.2%