Lakeside, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85929
Navajo County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,322
- 53/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,752
- Median income Near-median income area
- $306,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lakeside pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 53
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85929 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 85929 (Lakeside, AZ) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 292.4 in 2023 to 310.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85929 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lakeside, Navajo County, Arizona, home to 8,322 residents across 156.4 square miles, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85929 reports a modest median household income of $62,752 (14% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,987. Unemployment is 10.8%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $306,900 (9% below the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $1,207; 77.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Navajo County, so 85929 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 85929
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lakeside, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85929.
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 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 85929, Lakeside, 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
8,322
Population
156.4
Area (sq mi)
53
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85929?
53.8
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
4.3%
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?
$62,752
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$33,987
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85929 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Lakeside, 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)
$62,752 41st percentile higher than 41% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,166housing units
5,166
Total Housing Units
3,203
Occupied Units
1,963
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$306,900
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$1,207
Median Rent
1987
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
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
310
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+210%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85929 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +210% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 186 |
| 2021 | +23.5% | 229 |
| 2022 | +23.3% | 283 |
| 2023 | +3.4% | 292 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 310 |
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 246 business establishments in ZIP 85929, employing approximately 1,661 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,936,000.
246
Businesses
1,661
Employees
$70.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 38 | 15.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 12.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 11.0% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 9.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 9.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 8.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.4% |
| Information | 5 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.2% |
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 85929 vs 85935 →
ZIP 85929 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85901
Show Low (85901)
17,207 residents
- 85929
Lakeside (85929)
8,322 residents
- 85935 4,735
Pinetop (85935)
4,735 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85929 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85929 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85935
Pinetop (85935)
$73,333 median income
- 85929
Lakeside (85929)
$62,752 median income
- 85901
Show Low (85901)
$59,779 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85929 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85929, 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 (8,322 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 85929 in?
ZIP code 85929 (Lakeside) 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 85929?
ZIP code 85929 in Lakeside, AZ has a population of 8,322 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85929?
The median household income in ZIP 85929 is $62,752, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85929?
The median home value in ZIP 85929 is $306,900, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85929?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85929 is White at 74.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85929?
ZIP code 85929 has 246 business establishments employing approximately 1,661 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85929?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85929 are: Construction (38), Health care and social assistance (30), Accommodation and food services (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85929?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85929 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 210%. 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 85929?
In ZIP code 85929, 48.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.7% 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 85929?
In ZIP code 85929, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85929?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85929 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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