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Apache County
Dennehotso, AZ
86535
86535 ZIP Code — Dennehotso, AZ
Apache County, Arizona
ZIP code 86535 is located in
Dennehotso ,
Arizona ,
within Apache County .
It covers approximately 217.11 square miles and serves a population of
1,250 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 928 .
About ZIP code 86535
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $47,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $22,000. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 47% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (21%), smoking (35%), poor mental health (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 50% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 23% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 86535 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,250
Population density
6 / sq mi
State FIPS
04
County FIPS
001
Geography
Land area
217.11 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
36.7091
Longitude
-109.8159
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
928
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
76.6%
64.4%
40.6%
$50k – $100k
12.5%
24.1%
31.9%
$100k – $200k
10.9%
10.9%
21.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.6%
6.4%
Demographics & statistics
$22,000
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 276 22.1% 18 and over 974 77.9% 65 and over 143 11.4% Median age 37.3 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
95.5%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 1,221 95.5% Hispanic or Latino 29 2.3% Two or more races 29 2.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
76.6%
64.4%
40.6%
$50k – $100k
12.5%
24.1%
31.9%
$100k – $200k
10.9%
10.9%
21.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.6%
6.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 23.5% $10k–$15k 15.8% $15k–$25k 13.4% $25k–$35k 16.7% $35k–$50k 12.5% $50k–$75k 6.5% $75k–$100k 3.9% $100k–$150k 4.8% $150k–$200k 1.5% $200k+ 1.5% Median income $22,000
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $47,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 96.1% Renter occupied 3.9% Vacant 19.6% Single-family detached 78.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 20.8% Median rooms 4.2 Avg household size (owned) 3.81
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.4% 2010–2019 0.7% 2000–2009 15.1% 1990–1999 28.9% 1980–1989 21.5% 1970–1979 23.7% 1960–1969 4.8% 1950–1959 3.8% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 14.6% 1 bedroom 6.9% 2 bedrooms 42.1% 3 bedrooms 23.2% 4 bedrooms 11.7% 5+ bedrooms 1.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 25.0% 1 vehicle 45.2% 2 vehicles 20.2% 3 or more 9.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 4.5% Propane / LP gas 0.3% Wood 95.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 126 37.5% Cohabiting couple 38 11.3% Male householder, no spouse 106 31.5% Female householder, no spouse 66 19.6% Households with children under 18 83 24.7% Households with seniors (65+) 117 34.8% Average household size 3.72
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 63.3% 47.8% Married 22.8% 40.8% Separated 3.9% 2.9% Widowed 4.8% 5.8% Divorced 5.2% 2.7%
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.8%
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Graduate / professional
0.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 81.2% Bachelor's or higher 5.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 19 6.6% Kindergarten 30 10.4% Elementary school 177 61.2% High school 53 18.3% College / grad school 10 3.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
52.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.7%
Public administration
4.0%
Professional & management
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.3% Service 31.7% Sales & office 22.3% Natural resources & construction 11.7% Production & transportation 11.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 36.7% Government 54.3% Self-employed 9.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.7% Carpool 13.3% Public transit 2.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 3.3% Other means 2.7% Avg commute (minutes) 40.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
21.4%
Female-led households
55.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.5% Retirement income 7.7% Supplemental Security 26.8% Cash public assistance 2.7% Food stamps / SNAP 47.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.6% High blood pressure 38.0% High cholesterol 28.7% Diabetes 20.7% Heart disease 10.1% Stroke 7.2% Asthma 14.8% Arthritis 26.0% Kidney disease 5.4% Pulmonary disease 13.8% Cancer 5.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 34.8% Binge drinking 14.0% No physical activity 32.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 41.0% Depression 22.3% Fair or poor health 34.2% Poor mental health 23.8% Poor physical health 22.2% No health insurance 20.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.8% Visited dentist 37.6% Cholesterol screening 82.4% Teeth loss 36.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 30 3.1%
Disability % Any disability 13.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 11.3% 65 and over 49.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 18.6% Public insurance 31.4% No insurance 49.9% Uninsured under 19 50.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,210 96.8% Spanish 275 22.7% 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) 1,250 100.0% Born in same state 1,250 100.0% Born in different state 885 70.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 26.9% Internet access 15.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 86535
What city is ZIP code 86535 in?
ZIP code 86535 is primarily assigned to Dennehotso, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 86535 in?
ZIP code 86535 falls within Apache County, Arizona.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86535?
36% of residents in ZIP code 86535 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 86535 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 86535 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 86535?
5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 86535?
Approximately 23% of households in ZIP code 86535 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What timezone is ZIP code 86535 in?
ZIP code 86535 observes the MST timezone.
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