Saint Michaels, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 86511
Apache County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,694
- 4/sq mi Low-density area
- $41,000
- Median income Below-median income area
- $45,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Michaels pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86511 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 86511 covers 947.2 square miles in Saint Michaels, Apache County, Arizona (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,694 residents on file, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 86511 reports a modest median household income of $41,000 (44% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,207. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.7% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $45,300 (87% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $706; owner occupancy is 93.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arizona and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 86511.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 86511
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint Michaels, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86511.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
3,694
Population
947.2
Area (sq mi)
4
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 86511?
36.6
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
1.8%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$19,207
Per Capita Income
21.7%
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 86511 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Saint Michaels, AZ household income vs. every Arizona ZIP code
Median household income among 372 reporting Arizona ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$41,000 12th percentile higher than 12% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arizona ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,575housing units
1,575
Total Housing Units
1,068
Occupied Units
507
Vacant Units
3.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$45,300
Median Home Value
-87% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 86511, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,694 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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