85928 ZIP Code — Heber, AZ

Navajo County, Arizona

ZIP code 85928 is located in Heber, Arizona, within Navajo County. It covers approximately 305.03 square miles and serves a population of 409 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 85928

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 $337,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,313. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 77% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 85928 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

409

population

305.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85928 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85928

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85928. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Heber	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	409
Population density	1 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	305.03 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	34.4478
Longitude	-110.6580
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	39.9%	57.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	47.3%	28.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	13.5%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

409

Population

People per sq mi

64.3

Median age

$52,313

Median household income

$29,062

Per capita income

$337,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

16.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

445

Housing units

35.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9	2.2%
18 and over	400	97.8%
65 and over	182	44.5%
Median age	64.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	409	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.9%	57.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	47.3%	28.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	12.8%	13.5%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	6.4%

Under $10k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 14.7%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 28.4%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	14.7%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	28.4%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	7.1%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
Median income	$52,313

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 6.0%

$200k–$300k 26.5%

$300k–$500k 57.6%

$500k–$1M 9.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$337,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	59.9%
Single-family detached	87.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.6%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	42.0%
1990–1999	21.0%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	16.3%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	6.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	33.6%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	30.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	34.5%
Propane / LP gas	33.0%
Wood	28.4%
Solar	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	144	73.1%
Cohabiting couple	32	16.2%
Male householder, no spouse	9	4.6%
Female householder, no spouse	12	6.1%
Households with children under 18	4	2.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	128	65.0%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.3%	28.8%
Married	71.3%	69.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.5%	0.0%
Divorced	4.0%	2.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 22.7%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 29.1%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.9%
Bachelor's or higher	35.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	9	42.9%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	12	57.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 41.6%

Professional & management 18.2%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Other services 13.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.9%
Service	28.6%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	41.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 16.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 11.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	76.6%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.5%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	14.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.4%
Visited dentist	61.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	13.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	16.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	29.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.9%
Public insurance	59.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	409	100.0%
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)	409	100.0%
Born in same state	409	100.0%
Born in different state	216	52.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	69	16.9%
Arab	40	9.8%
Polish	23	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	21	5.1%
German	10	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85928

What city is ZIP code 85928 in?

ZIP code 85928 is primarily assigned to Heber, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85928 in?

ZIP code 85928 falls within Navajo County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85928 have a large retiree population?

77% of households in ZIP code 85928 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 85928 have an older population?

45% of residents in ZIP code 85928 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85928?

17% of residents in ZIP code 85928 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 85928 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 85928 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 85928 in?

ZIP code 85928 observes the MST timezone.