Springerville, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85938
Apache County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,366
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $49,684
- Median income Below-median income area
- $212,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Springerville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85938 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 85938 covers 946.4 square miles in Springerville, Apache County, Arizona (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,366 residents on file, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85938 reports a modest median household income of $49,684 (32% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,605. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $212,300 (37% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $1,217; owner occupancy is 76.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 15 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Apache County, so 85938 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 85938
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springerville, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85938.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
Transportation and warehousing
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 85938, Springerville, 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
2,366
Population
946.4
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85938?
44.8
Median Age
43.2%
Male
56.8%
Female
5.8%
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?
$49,684
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$26,605
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
14.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 85938 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Springerville, 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)
$49,684 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arizona 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,277housing units
1,277
Total Housing Units
957
Occupied Units
320
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$212,300
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$1,217
Median Rent
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 76 business establishments in ZIP 85938, employing approximately 1,099 people with a combined annual payroll of $75,039,000.
76
Businesses
1,099
Employees
$75.0M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 22.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 18.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 11.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 10.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 6.6% |
| Construction | 4 | 5.3% |
| Information | 3 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.0% |
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 85938 vs 85925 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85925 | Eagar, AZ | 4,893 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85938, 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 (2,366 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 85938 in?
ZIP code 85938 (Springerville) 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 85938?
ZIP code 85938 in Springerville, AZ has a population of 2,366 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85938?
The median household income in ZIP 85938 is $49,684, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85938?
The median home value in ZIP 85938 is $212,300, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85938?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85938 is White at 81.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85938?
ZIP code 85938 has 76 business establishments employing approximately 1,099 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85938?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85938 are: Retail trade (17), Accommodation and food services (14), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 85938?
In ZIP code 85938, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 85938?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 85938 is 14.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 85938?
In ZIP code 85938, approximately 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85938?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85938 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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