ZIP Code 85936

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Saint Johns · Apache County · Arizona

Population
4,293

2/sq mi

Median income
$131,238

▲ 72% vs US

higher than 93% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$194,000

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.6%

Median age 29.3

Land area
2525.3 sq mi

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 85936?

29.3

Median Age

55.2%

Male

44.8%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 73.9%
African American 8.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 45.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%

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

Owner 94.4%
Renter 5.6%

$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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 85936 in?
ZIP code 85936 (Saint Johns) is located in Apache County, Arizona. Apache County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/apache-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 85936?
ZIP code 85936 in Saint Johns, AZ has a population of 4,293 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85936?
The median household income in ZIP 85936 is $131,238, which is 72% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85936?
The median home value in ZIP 85936 is $194,000, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85936?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85936 is White at 73.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85936?
ZIP code 85936 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 263 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85936?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85936 are: Retail trade (10), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85936?
In ZIP code 85936, 45.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% 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 85936?
In ZIP code 85936, approximately 94.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 5.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85936?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85936 is 5.8% 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 Saint Johns, AZ

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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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