ZIP Code 86515

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Window Rock · Apache County · Arizona

Population
4,479

16/sq mi

Median income
$47,336

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$57,100

▼ 79% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
18.7%

Median age 37.6

Land area
285.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 86515 in Window Rock, Arizona has a population of 4,479. The median household income is $47,336, which is 38% below the national average. Median home value is $57,100, 79% below the US average. 18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 86515 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 285.3 square miles in Window Rock, Apache County, Arizona. The area is home to 4,479 residents, producing a population density of 16 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 86515 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 86515 sits at $47,336 (35% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $25,992. The poverty rate stands at 26.8% and the unemployment rate at 9.2%. On housing, the median home value is $57,100 (83% below the state average) with median rent at $732 per month, and 51.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 86515 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Apache County, so you can benchmark 86515 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 86515

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86515.

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 86515, Window Rock, 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

4,479

Population

285.3

Area (sq mi)

16

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86515?

37.6

Median Age

44.4%

Male

55.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 1.8%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 93.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$47,336

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$25,992

Per Capita Income

26.8%

Poverty Rate

9.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,443

Total Housing Units

1,157

Occupied Units

286

Vacant Units

2.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.1%
Renter 48.9%

$57,100

Median Home Value

-83% vs state

$732

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 86515, employing approximately 560 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,584,000.

29

Businesses

560

Employees

$18.6M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 27.6%
Accommodation and food services 5 17.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 13.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 10.3%

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
87320 Mexican Springs, NM 765 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 86515 in?
ZIP code 86515 (Window Rock) 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 86515?
ZIP code 86515 in Window Rock, AZ has a population of 4,479 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86515?
The median household income in ZIP 86515 is $47,336, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86515?
The median home value in ZIP 86515 is $57,100, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86515?
The largest racial group in ZIP 86515 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86515?
ZIP code 86515 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 560 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 86515?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 86515 are: Retail trade (8), Accommodation and food services (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 86515?
In ZIP code 86515, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% 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 86515?
In ZIP code 86515, approximately 51.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86515?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86515 is 26.8% 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 Window Rock, 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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