Ganado, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 86505

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

7,682
3/sq mi
$28,547
Median income
$36,700
Median home value
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ganado pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86505 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 86505 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2649.0 square miles in Ganado, Apache County, Arizona. The area is home to 7,682 residents, producing a population density of 3 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 86505 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 86505 sits at $28,547 (61% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $16,597. The poverty rate stands at 42.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $36,700 (89% below the state average) with median rent at $538 per month, and 83.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 86505 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 86505 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 →

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 86505, Ganado, 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

7,682

Population

2649.0

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86505?

33.8

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 97.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$28,547

Median Household Income

-61% vs state

$16,597

Per Capita Income

42.0%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

32.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 86505 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$28,547 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 46.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,816

Total Housing Units

2,036

Occupied Units

780

Vacant Units

3.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$36,700

Median Home Value

-89% vs state

$538

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 86505, employing approximately 439 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,266,000.

12

Businesses

439

Employees

$24.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 41.7%
Health care and social assistance 5 41.7%

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 86505 in?
ZIP code 86505 (Ganado) 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 86505?
ZIP code 86505 in Ganado, AZ has a population of 7,682 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86505?
The median household income in ZIP 86505 is $28,547, which is 63% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86505?
The median home value in ZIP 86505 is $36,700, which is 87% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86505?
The largest racial group in ZIP 86505 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 97.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86505?
ZIP code 86505 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 439 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 86505?
In ZIP code 86505, 46.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.7% 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 86505?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 86505 is 32.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 86505?
In ZIP code 86505, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86505?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86505 is 42.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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