ZIP Code 86508

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Lupton · Apache County · Arizona

Population
752

4/sq mi

Median income
$17,054

▼ 78% vs US

higher than 0% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$35,000

▼ 87% vs US

higher than 0% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.3%

Median age 31.9

Land area
179.0 sq mi

Denver

ZIP code 86508 in Lupton, Arizona has a population of 752. The median household income is $17,054, which is 78% below the national average. Median home value is $35,000, 87% below the US average. 8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 86508 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 179.0 square miles in Lupton, Apache County, Arizona. The area is home to 752 residents, producing a population density of 4 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 86508 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 86508 sits at $17,054 (77% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $12,452. The poverty rate stands at 50.7% and the unemployment rate at 22.1%. On housing, the median home value is $35,000 (90% below the state average) with median rent at $715 per month, and 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 86508 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Apache County, so you can benchmark 86508 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 86508, Lupton, 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

752

Population

179.0

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86508?

31.9

Median Age

54.7%

Male

45.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 0.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 96.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$17,054

Median Household Income

-77% vs state

$12,452

Per Capita Income

50.7%

Poverty Rate

22.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.3%

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

What does housing look like?

256

Total Housing Units

191

Occupied Units

65

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.0%
Renter 11.0%

$35,000

Median Home Value

-90% vs state

$715

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 86508, employing approximately 41 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,479,000.

8

Businesses

41

Employees

$1.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 75.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
86506 Houck, AZ 1,321 8.0 mi
87319 Mentmore, NM 1,832 12.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 86508 in?
ZIP code 86508 (Lupton) 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 86508?
ZIP code 86508 in Lupton, AZ has a population of 752 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86508?
The median household income in ZIP 86508 is $17,054, which is 78% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86508?
The median home value in ZIP 86508 is $35,000, which is 87% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86508?
The largest racial group in ZIP 86508 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86508?
ZIP code 86508 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 41 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 86508?
In ZIP code 86508, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.3% 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 86508?
In ZIP code 86508, approximately 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86508?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86508 is 50.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lupton, AZ

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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