Taylor, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 85939
Navajo County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,400
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $90,496
- Median income Above-median income area
- $308,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Taylor pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 85939 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 85939 (Taylor, AZ) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 319.9 in 2023 to 345.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 85939 covers 144.7 square miles in Taylor, Navajo County, Arizona (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,400 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.
ZIP 85939 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,496 (25% above the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,669. The poverty rate is 8.8%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $308,900 (8% below the average Arizona ZIP) and median rent is $727; 84.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Navajo County, so 85939 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 85939
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Taylor, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 85939.
- Construction
Construction
25 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 9
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade 7
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 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 85939, Taylor, 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
4,400
Population
144.7
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
Phoenix
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 85939?
44.9
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
3.5%
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?
$90,496
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$34,669
Per Capita Income
8.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 85939 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Taylor, 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)
$90,496 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
1,898housing units
1,898
Total Housing Units
1,713
Occupied Units
185
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$308,900
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$727
Median Rent
2001
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
346
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+246%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 85939 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +246% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.9% | 204 |
| 2021 | +21.5% | 247 |
| 2022 | +23.3% | 305 |
| 2023 | +5.0% | 320 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 346 |
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 96 business establishments in ZIP 85939, employing approximately 983 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,422,000.
96
Businesses
983
Employees
$37.4M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 25 | 26.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 12.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 9.4% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 5.2% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 4.2% |
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 85939 vs 85937 →
ZIP 85939 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85901
Show Low (85901)
17,207 residents
- 85937
Snowflake (85937)
7,638 residents
- 85939 4,400
Taylor (85939)
4,400 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 85939 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 85939 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 85939
Taylor (85939)
$90,496 median income
- 85937
Snowflake (85937)
$69,702 median income
- 85901
Show Low (85901)
$59,779 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 85939 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 85939, 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 (4,400 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 85939 in?
ZIP code 85939 (Taylor) 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 85939?
ZIP code 85939 in Taylor, AZ has a population of 4,400 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 85939?
The median household income in ZIP 85939 is $90,496, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 85939?
The median home value in ZIP 85939 is $308,900, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 85939?
The largest racial group in ZIP 85939 is White at 91.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 85939?
ZIP code 85939 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 983 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 85939?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 85939 are: Construction (25), Accommodation and food services (12), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 85939?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 85939 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 246%. 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 85939?
In ZIP code 85939, 42.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% 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 85939?
In ZIP code 85939, approximately 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85939?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 85939 is 8.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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