Heber, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85928
Navajo County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,102
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $41,864
- Median income Below-median income area
- $220,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 3.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Heber pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85928 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85928 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Heber, Navajo County, Arizona, home to just 1,102 residents across 734.7 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85928 reports a modest median household income of $41,864 (42% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,942. Unemployment is 42.4%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $220,500 (35% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $1,367; owner occupancy is 67.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arizona and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 85928.
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 85928
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Heber, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85928.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
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 85928, Heber, 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
1,102
Population
734.7
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85928?
39.0
Median Age
67.5%
Male
32.5%
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?
$41,864
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$24,942
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
42.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85928 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Heber, AZ household income vs. every Arizona ZIP code
Median household income among 372 reporting Arizona ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$41,864 12th percentile higher than 12% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arizona ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
687housing units
687
Total Housing Units
253
Occupied Units
434
Vacant Units
1.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$220,500
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,367
Median Rent
1998
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+19.6%
YoY Change (2024)
235
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+135%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85928 have increased 19.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +6.6% | 148 |
| 2019 | -1.5% | 146 |
| 2020 | +13.7% | 166 |
| 2021 | +19.6% | 199 |
| 2024 | – | 235 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 40 business establishments in ZIP 85928, employing approximately 214 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,427,000.
40
Businesses
214
Employees
$7.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 30.0% |
| Construction | 9 | 22.5% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 20.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85928, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,102 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 85928 in?
ZIP code 85928 (Heber) 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 85928?
ZIP code 85928 in Heber, AZ has a population of 1,102 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85928?
The median household income in ZIP 85928 is $41,864, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85928?
The median home value in ZIP 85928 is $220,500, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85928?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85928 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85928?
ZIP code 85928 has 40 business establishments employing approximately 214 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85928?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85928 are: Accommodation and food services (12), Construction (9), Retail trade (8). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85928?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85928 increased by 19.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85928?
In ZIP code 85928, 50.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.6% 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 85928?
In ZIP code 85928, approximately 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85928?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85928 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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