Joseph City, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 86032

Navajo County, Arizona — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,509
3/sq mi
$73,194
Median income
$177,000
Median home value
8.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Joseph City pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86032 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 86032 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 520.3 square miles in Joseph City, Navajo County, Arizona. The area is home to 1,509 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 86032 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 86032 sits at $73,194 (1% above the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $19,803. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $177,000 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $1,089 per month, and 73.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 86032 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 86032 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 86032

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86032.

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 86032, Joseph City, 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

1,509

Population

520.3

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86032?

23.3

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 77.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 13.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%

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?

$73,194

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$19,803

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 86032 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$73,194 Top 48% higher than 52% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 41.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

659

Total Housing Units

619

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

3.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.3%
Renter 26.7%

$177,000

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$1,089

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 86032, employing approximately 224 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,831,000.

19

Businesses

224

Employees

$11.8M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 15.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 15.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 15.8%

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 86032 in?
ZIP code 86032 (Joseph City) 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 86032?
ZIP code 86032 in Joseph City, AZ has a population of 1,509 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86032?
The median household income in ZIP 86032 is $73,194, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86032?
The median home value in ZIP 86032 is $177,000, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86032?
The largest racial group in ZIP 86032 is White at 77.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86032?
ZIP code 86032 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 224 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 86032?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 86032 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (3), Accommodation and food services (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 86032?
In ZIP code 86032, 41.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.7% 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 86032?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 86032 is 24.3 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 86032?
In ZIP code 86032, approximately 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86032?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86032 is 17.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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