ZIP Code 85936
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Saint Johns · Apache County · Arizona
- Population
- 4,293
- Median income
- $131,238
- Median home value
- $194,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.6%
- Land area
- 2525.3 sq mi
2/sq mi
▲ 72% vs US
higher than 93% of US ZIPs
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
Median age 29.3
Phoenix
ZIP code 85936 in Saint Johns, Arizona has a population of 4,293. The median household income is $131,238, which is 72% above the national average. Median home value is $194,000, 30% below the US average. 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 85936 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2525.3 square miles in Saint Johns, Apache County, Arizona. The area is home to 4,293 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 85936 against Arizona and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85936 sits at $131,238 (81% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $37,198. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $194,000 (43% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 94.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85936 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.3, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 85936 sits relative to Arizona and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 85936
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85936.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85936, Saint Johns, 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
4,293
Population
2525.3
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85936?
29.3
Median Age
55.2%
Male
44.8%
Female
1.6%
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?
$131,238
Median Household Income
+81% vs state
$37,198
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,264
Total Housing Units
822
Occupied Units
442
Vacant Units
4.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,000
Median Home Value
-43% vs state
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 85936, employing approximately 263 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,549,000.
53
Businesses
263
Employees
$9.5M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 10 | 18.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 15.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 11.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 9.4% |
| Construction | 4 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 5.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 5.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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