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ZIP Code 85911

Navajo County, Arizona — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,800
1/sq mi
$25,510
Median income
$101,800
Median home value
1.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cibecue pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85911 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85911 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1636.4 square miles in Cibecue, Navajo County, Arizona. The area is home to 1,800 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Phoenix time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 85911 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85911 sits at $25,510 (65% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $11,363. The poverty rate stands at 56.9% and the unemployment rate at 12.9%. On housing, the median home value is $101,800 (70% below the state average) with median rent at $909 per month, and 42.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85911 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 1.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 85911 sits relative to Arizona and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85911, Cibecue, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,800

Population

1636.4

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85911?

27.5

Median Age

54.9%

Male

45.1%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 1.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 98.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$25,510

Median Household Income

-65% vs state

$11,363

Per Capita Income

56.9%

Poverty Rate

12.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85911 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$25,510 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

627

Total Housing Units

562

Occupied Units

65

Vacant Units

4.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 42.7%
Renter 57.3%

$101,800

Median Home Value

-70% vs state

$909

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85911 in?
ZIP code 85911 (Cibecue) is located in Navajo County, Arizona. Navajo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/navajo-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85911?
ZIP code 85911 in Cibecue, AZ has a population of 1,800 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85911?
The median household income in ZIP 85911 is $25,510, which is 67% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85911?
The median home value in ZIP 85911 is $101,800, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85911?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85911 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 98.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85911?
In ZIP code 85911, 47.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85911?
In ZIP code 85911, approximately 42.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85911?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85911 is 56.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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