ZIP Code 86504 -- Fort defiance, AZ

Apache | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 1x, housing here is relatively affordable compared to the recommended 3-5x benchmark.

Quick Overview

Population
5,760
Unknown
Median Income
$46,573
Home Value
$45,000
Median Rent
$844
Median Age
33.00
Diversity Index
24.50
Low
Cost of Living
37.8
significantly below average
Unemployment
14.6%

About ZIP Code 86504

ZIP code 86504 in Fort Defiance, Arizona is a unknown area with a population of 5,760. The median household income is $46,573, which is This is 38% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $45,000, representing a price-to-income ratio of 1x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 37.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 33.00 years. Approximately 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Apache, AZ.

Population & Age

Total Population
5,760
Median Age
33.00
Male Population
2,514
43.6%
Female Population
3,246
56.4%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
24.50 Low
White
2.4%
Black or African American
0.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Asian
1.3%
Native American
89.4%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
6.1%
Other Race
0.4%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$46,573
Mean Household Income
$56,270
Per Capita Income
$18,028
Below Poverty Line
25.8%

This is 38% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$45,000
Median Rent
$844
Total Housing Units
2,096
Occupied Units
1,709
Vacant Units
387
18.5% vacancy
Median Year Built
1980
Owner Occupied
67.0%
Renter Occupied
33.0%
Price-to-Income Ratio 1x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 67.0% Renter 33.0%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 86.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree 5.4%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
2,059
Employment Rate
85.4%
Unemployment Rate
14.6%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
87.9%
Carpool
1.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.9%

Cost of Living Index

37.8
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 86504 is 62.2% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Apache

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
86503 Chinle 9,911 $36,321
86505 Ganado 6,779 $28,547
85925 Eagar 4,401 $82,708
85936 Saint johns 3,909 $131,238
86511 Saint michaels 3,583 $41,000
86515 Window rock 3,433 $47,336

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 86504

ZIP code 86504 (Fort defiance, AZ) has a total population of 5,760 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 33.00 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 86504 is $46,573 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 38% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 86504 is primarily located in Fort defiance, Arizona (AZ). It falls within Apache County.

The median home value in ZIP code 86504 is $45,000, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $844.

The median age in ZIP code 86504 is 33.00 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.

ZIP code 86504 has a cost of living index of 37.78 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 86504, 14.42% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 5.40% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 86504 is 14.62%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 4.94% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.