ZIP Code 85940

ZIP code 85940 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 212.2 square miles in Vernon, Apache County, Arizona. The area is home to 1,443 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 85940 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 85940 sits at $110,486 (52% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $37,183. The poverty rate stands at 18.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $245,800 (27% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 88.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 85940 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.6, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 85940 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 →