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ZIP Code 85923

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

621
4/sq mi
$198,900
Median home value
25.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Clay Springs pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85923 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 85923 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 163.4 square miles in Clay Springs, Navajo County, Arizona. The area is home to 621 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 85923 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85923 sits at , while per-capita income is $38,215. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $198,900 (41% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85923 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Navajo County, so you can benchmark 85923 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 85923, Clay Springs, 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

621

Population

163.4

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85923?

64.1

Median Age

56.3%

Male

43.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$38,215

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4%

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

What does housing look like?

284

Total Housing Units

204

Occupied Units

80

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$198,900

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 85923, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $415,000.

8

Businesses

6

Employees

$415K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 62.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
85934 Pinedale, AZ 574 5.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85923 in?
ZIP code 85923 (Clay Springs) 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 85923?
ZIP code 85923 in Clay Springs, AZ has a population of 621 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85923?
The median home value in ZIP 85923 is $198,900, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85923?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85923 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85923?
ZIP code 85923 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85923?
In ZIP code 85923, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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