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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
$73,333
Median income
$437,200
Median home value
42.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Arizona average), while per-capita income is $45,152. Poverty here runs at 8.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.6%. Housing costs here run $437,200 for a typical home value (30% above the state average), with rent averaging $831 a month; 86.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Navajo County, so you can benchmark 85935 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 85935?

62.1

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 76.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 10.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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

$45,152

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 85935 ranks nationally

Pinetop, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,333 Top 48% higher than 52% 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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,379

Total Housing Units

2,164

Occupied Units

3,215

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.9%
Renter 13.1%

$437,200

Median Home Value

+30% vs state

$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

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
85929 Lakeside, AZ 8,322 5.4 mi

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Related Areas

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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.

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