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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
$47,336
Median income
$57,100
Median home value
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
1th 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 Arizona average), while per-capita income is $25,992. The poverty rate stands at 26.8% and the unemployment rate at 9.2%. Housing costs here run $57,100 for a typical home value (83% below the state average), with rent averaging $732 a month; 51.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 86515, plus 6 more within Apache County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 86515 ranks nationally

Window Rock, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$47,336 11th percentile higher than 11% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

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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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.