85920 ZIP Code — Alpine, AZ

Apache County, Arizona

ZIP code 85920 is located in Alpine, Arizona, within Apache County. It covers approximately 105.45 square miles and serves a population of 555 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 85920

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $293,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,411. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 75% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 38%.

Overall, ZIP code 85920 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

555

population

105.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85920 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85920

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85920. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alpine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85925 Eagar (7.9 mi) 85922 Blue (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	555
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	105.45 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	33.8188
Longitude	-109.2015
Timezone	Mountain (MT) — no DST
Area code	928

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.2%	64.4%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	24.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	10.9%	21.1%
Over $200k	2.2%	0.6%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

555

Population

People per sq mi

68.5

Median age

$67,411

Median household income

$34,434

Per capita income

$293,500

Median home value

$950

Median monthly rent

84.8%

Home ownership

18.9%

Poverty rate

18.6%

Unemployment

902

Housing units

36.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

101

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	53	9.5%
18 and over	502	90.5%
65 and over	343	61.8%
Median age	68.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5%

Two or more races 1.8%

Group	Count	%
White	517	93.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	5%
Two or more races	10	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.2%	64.4%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	24.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	10.9%	21.1%
Over $200k	2.2%	0.6%	6.4%

Under $10k 12.6%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 26.2%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.6%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	26.2%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
Median income	$67,411

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 2.7%

$150k–$200k 22.9%

$200k–$300k 21.4%

$300k–$500k 35.5%

$500k–$1M 12.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$293,500
Median rent / month	$950
Owner occupied	84.8%
Renter occupied	15.2%
Vacant	67.4%
Single-family detached	85.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	22.4%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	22.1%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.6%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	27.6%
3 bedrooms	48.8%
4 bedrooms	5.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.6%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	41.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	13.6%
Propane / LP gas	49.2%
Wood	34.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	185	59.9%
Cohabiting couple	9	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	68	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	47	15.2%
Households with children under 18	11	3.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	221	71.5%
Average household size	1.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.3%	10.7%
Married	72.6%	76.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.5%	13.2%
Divorced	16.7%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 18.8%

Some college, no degree 36.8%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 30.0%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.9%
Bachelor's or higher	36.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	17.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	18	40.0%
High school	11	24.4%
College / grad school	8	17.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 25.3%

Public administration 25.3%

Transportation & utilities 19.0%

Education & healthcare 17.7%

Information 10.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	64.6%
Service	16.5%
Sales & office	8.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	10.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	5.1%
Government	92.4%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.7%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	16.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 18.9%

Under 18 years 67.9%

18 and over 13.7%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	75.1%
Retirement income	62.5%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.5%
High blood pressure	38.5%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.6%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	18.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	16.9%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.8%
Visited dentist	66.0%
Cholesterol screening	94.2%
Teeth loss	10.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	102	20.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	38.4%
Under 18	13.2%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	51.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.5%
Public insurance	79.8%
No insurance	0.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	531	95.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	539	97.1%
Born in same state	539	97.1%
Born in different state	266	47.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	16	2.9%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	110	19.8%
Arab	60	10.8%
Italian	49	8.8%
Polish	14	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	13	2.3%
Dutch	11	2%
Irish	8	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.7%
Internet access	89.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85920

What city is ZIP code 85920 in?

ZIP code 85920 is primarily assigned to Alpine, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85920 in?

ZIP code 85920 falls within Apache County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85920 have an older population?

62% of residents in ZIP code 85920 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 85920 have a large retiree population?

75% of households in ZIP code 85920 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 85920 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 85920 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 85920 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 85920 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 85920 in?

ZIP code 85920 observes the MST timezone.