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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
$62,752
Median income
$306,900
Median home value
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 85929 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 156.4 square miles in Lakeside, Navajo County, Arizona. The area is home to 8,322 residents, producing a population density of 53 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 85929 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85929 sits at $62,752 (14% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $33,987. The poverty rate stands at 10.8% and the unemployment rate at 10.8%. On housing, the median home value is $306,900 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,207 per month, and 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85929 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Navajo County, so you can benchmark 85929 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 85929

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85929.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 85929, Lakeside, 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

8,322

Population

156.4

Area (sq mi)

53

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85929?

53.8

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 74.8%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%

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

$33,987

Per Capita Income

10.8%

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85929 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,752 34th percentile higher than 34% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 48.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,166

Total Housing Units

3,203

Occupied Units

1,963

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$306,900

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$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

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ZIP 85929 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85929 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 85929 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
85935 Pinetop, AZ 4,735 5.4 mi
85901 Show Low, AZ 17,207 8.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Navajo County

85901 standard
Show Low, AZ
Pop: 17,207
86047 standard
Winslow, AZ
Pop: 14,970
85941 standard
Whiteriver, AZ
Pop: 9,941
86033 standard
Kayenta, AZ
Pop: 7,844
85937 standard
Snowflake, AZ
Pop: 7,638
86025 standard
Holbrook, AZ
Pop: 5,676

Related Areas

Navajo County Lakeside, AZ Arizona

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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Official Data Resources for Lakeside, AZ

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.