ZIP Code 86511

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Saint Michaels · Apache County · Arizona

Population
3,694

4/sq mi

Median income
$41,000

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$45,300

▼ 84% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.6%

Median age 36.6

Land area
947.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 86511 in Saint Michaels, Arizona has a population of 3,694. The median household income is $41,000, which is 46% below the national average. Median home value is $45,300, 84% below the US average. 12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 86511 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 947.2 square miles in Saint Michaels, Apache County, Arizona. The area is home to 3,694 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 86511 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 86511 sits at $41,000 (44% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $19,207. The poverty rate stands at 21.7% and the unemployment rate at 10.2%. On housing, the median home value is $45,300 (87% below the state average) with median rent at $706 per month, and 93.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 86511 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 86511 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 86511

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86511.

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 86511, Saint Michaels, 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

3,694

Population

947.2

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86511?

36.6

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 95.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$41,000

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$19,207

Per Capita Income

21.7%

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,575

Total Housing Units

1,068

Occupied Units

507

Vacant Units

3.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.3%
Renter 6.7%

$45,300

Median Home Value

-87% vs state

$706

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 86511, employing approximately 384 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,518,000.

25

Businesses

384

Employees

$17.5M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 4 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 16.0%
Retail trade 3 12.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 12.0%

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 86511 in?
ZIP code 86511 (Saint Michaels) 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 86511?
ZIP code 86511 in Saint Michaels, AZ has a population of 3,694 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86511?
The median household income in ZIP 86511 is $41,000, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86511?
The median home value in ZIP 86511 is $45,300, which is 84% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86511?
The largest racial group in ZIP 86511 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 95.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86511?
ZIP code 86511 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 384 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 86511?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 86511 are: Health care and social assistance (4), Other services (except public administration) (4), Retail trade (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 86511?
In ZIP code 86511, 49.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.6% 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 86511?
In ZIP code 86511, approximately 93.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86511?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86511 is 21.7% 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 Saint Michaels, 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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