Fort Apache, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85926
Navajo County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 265
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 1.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Apache pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 2nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 42%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85926 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85926 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Apache, Navajo County, Arizona, home to just 265 residents across 17.8 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 85926, but per-capita income is $8,770. Economic pressure is pronounced: 81.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 25.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $65,500 (81% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $427; owner occupancy is 41.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 1.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 27, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Navajo County, so 85926 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85926, Fort Apache, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
265
Population
17.8
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85926?
27.0
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$8,770
Per Capita Income
81.7%
Poverty Rate
25.0%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
237housing units
237
Total Housing Units
232
Occupied Units
5
Vacant Units
3.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$65,500
Median Home Value
-81% vs state ZIP avg
$427
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 85926, employing approximately 115 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,899,000.
6
Businesses
115
Employees
$3.9M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 50.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 85926 vs 85941 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85941 | Whiteriver, AZ | 9,941 | 3.2 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 85926 in?
ZIP code 85926 (Fort Apache) 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 85926?
ZIP code 85926 in Fort Apache, AZ has a population of 265 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85926?
The median home value in ZIP 85926 is $65,500, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85926?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85926 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 98.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85926?
ZIP code 85926 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 115 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85926?
In ZIP code 85926, 24.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.9% 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 85926?
In ZIP code 85926, approximately 41.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85926?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85926 is 81.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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