86504 ZIP Code – Fort Defiance, Arizona
86504 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Fort Defiance, Arizona, part of Apache County with a population of approximately 5,909 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $41,738, which is below the Arizona average and well below the national figure. Median home values of $35,600 are well below the national average, with 67.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $695 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 77% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 13.8%, which is well above the U.S. rate. About 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. 12.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. At 33.8, the median age is below the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 87328, 86515, 86511.
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ZIP 86504 vs. Arizona vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 86504 | AZ Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,909 | 17k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $41k | $66k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $35k | $273k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $695 | $1,181 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.8 | 44.3 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.8% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 26.4% | 17.3% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.3% | 26.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 87328 – Navajo
- 86515 – Window Rock
- 86511 – Saint Michaels
- 87320 – Mexican Springs
- 86540 – Nazlini
- 87375 – Yatahey
- 86556 – Tsaile
- 87319 – Mentmore
- 87317 – Gamerco
- 87364 – Sheep Springs
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87328 | NAVAJO | 2,920 | $29,063 |
| 86515 | WINDOW ROCK | 2,883 | $36,000 |
| 86511 | SAINT MICHAELS | 3,479 | $31,797 |
| 87320 | MEXICAN SPRINGS | 594 | $30,000 |
| 86540 | NAZLINI | 909 | $23,250 |