Window Rock, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 86515
Apache County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,479
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $47,336
- Median income Below-median income area
- $57,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Window Rock pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 11th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86515 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 86515 covers 285.3 square miles in Window Rock, Apache County, Arizona (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,479 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 86515 reports a modest median household income of $47,336 (35% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,992. The poverty rate is 26.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $57,100 (83% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $732; owner occupancy is 51.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Apache County, so 86515 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 86515
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Window Rock, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86515.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
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 86515, Window Rock, 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
4,479
Population
285.3
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 86515?
37.6
Median Age
44.4%
Male
55.6%
Female
0.0%
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?
$47,336
Median Household Income
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$25,992
Per Capita Income
26.8%
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 86515 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Window Rock, 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)
$47,336 17th percentile higher than 17% 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
1,443housing units
1,443
Total Housing Units
1,157
Occupied Units
286
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$57,100
Median Home Value
-83% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 86515 vs 87320 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87320 | Mexican Springs, NM | 765 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 86515, 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 (4,479 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 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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