Pinetop, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85935
Navajo County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,735
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,333
- Median income Near-median income area
- $437,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pinetop pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85935 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 85935 (Pinetop, AZ) fell -2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 308.1 in 2023 to 301.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85935 covers 124.9 square miles in Pinetop, Navajo County, Arizona (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,735 residents on file, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85935 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,333 (1% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,152. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $437,200 (30% above the average Arizona ZIP), while 86.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $831.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Navajo County, so 85935 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 85935
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pinetop, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85935.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Construction 11
Construction
11 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 85935, Pinetop, 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
4,735
Population
124.9
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85935?
62.1
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
2.7%
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?
$73,333
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$45,152
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85935 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Pinetop, 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)
$73,333 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
5,379housing units
5,379
Total Housing Units
2,164
Occupied Units
3,215
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$437,200
Median Home Value
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$831
Median Rent
1988
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
-2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
302
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+202%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85935 have decreased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +202% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 181 |
| 2021 | +22.8% | 223 |
| 2022 | +24.6% | 278 |
| 2023 | +10.9% | 308 |
| 2024 | -2.1% | 302 |
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 156 business establishments in ZIP 85935, employing approximately 1,770 people with a combined annual payroll of $65,951,000.
156
Businesses
1,770
Employees
$66.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 21.8% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 17.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 13.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 11 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 6.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 5.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 5.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.9% |
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 85935 vs 85929 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85929 | Lakeside, AZ | 8,322 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85935, 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 (4,735 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 85935 in?
ZIP code 85935 (Pinetop) 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 85935?
ZIP code 85935 in Pinetop, AZ has a population of 4,735 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85935?
The median household income in ZIP 85935 is $73,333, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85935?
The median home value in ZIP 85935 is $437,200, which is 57% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85935?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85935 is White at 76.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85935?
ZIP code 85935 has 156 business establishments employing approximately 1,770 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85935?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85935 are: Accommodation and food services (34), Retail trade (27), Real estate and rental and leasing (21). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85935?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85935 decreased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 202%. 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 85935?
In ZIP code 85935, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.4% 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 85935?
In ZIP code 85935, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85935?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85935 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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