86507 ZIP Code — Lukachukai, AZ

Apache County, Arizona

ZIP code 86507 is located in Lukachukai, Arizona, within Apache County. It covers approximately 216.23 square miles and serves a population of 2,006 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 86507

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $53,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $23,304. Poverty affects 43% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 38% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% 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 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (33%), poor mental health (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 86507 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.

2,006
population
216.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
86507 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 86507

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City Status
Lukachukai Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,006
Population density 9 / sq mi
State FIPS 04
County FIPS 001
Geography
Land area 216.23 sq mi
Water area 0.23 sq mi
Latitude 36.4679
Longitude -109.2504
Timezone Mountain (MT)
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 83.7% 64.4% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 9.5% 24.1% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 6.9% 10.9% 21.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.6% 6.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,006
Population
9
People per sq mi
32.0
Median age
$23,304
Median household income
$12,897
Per capita income
$53,600
Median home value
$850
Median monthly rent
89.0%
Home ownership
43.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
Unemployment
839
Housing units
11.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
55
Under 5
62
103
5–9
116
69
10–14
79
73
15–19
83
31
20–24
35
159
25–34
180
109
35–44
123
76
45–54
85
30
55–59
33
56
60–64
64
130
65–74
147
40
75–84
46
10
85+
12
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1858429.1%
18 and over1,42270.9%
65 and over38519.2%
Median age32.0 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 98.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
Two or more races 0.5%
White 0.1%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native1,99398.8%
Hispanic or Latino110.5%
Two or more races110.5%
White20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 83.7% 64.4% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 9.5% 24.1% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 6.9% 10.9% 21.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.6% 6.4%
Under $10k 29.8%
$10k–$15k 9.2%
$15k–$25k 12.7%
$25k–$35k 12.9%
$35k–$50k 8.1%
$50k–$75k 13.6%
$75k–$100k 2.2%
$100k–$150k 9.7%
$150k–$200k 1.8%
Range% of households
Under $10k29.8%
$10k–$15k9.2%
$15k–$25k12.7%
$25k–$35k12.9%
$35k–$50k8.1%
$50k–$75k13.6%
$75k–$100k2.2%
$100k–$150k9.7%
$150k–$200k1.8%
Median income$23,304

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 49.0%
$50k–$100k 29.8%
$100k–$150k 9.1%
$150k–$200k 6.0%
$200k–$300k 5.0%
$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$53,600
Median rent / month$850
Owner occupied89.0%
Renter occupied11.0%
Vacant38.1%
Single-family detached80.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes18.3%
Median rooms3.8
Avg household size (owned)3.73

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.3%
2010–20194.0%
2000–200912.9%
1990–199921.0%
1980–198921.9%
1970–197920.9%
1960–196912.7%
1950–19594.0%
1940–19492.0%
1939 or earlier0.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)32.6%
1 bedroom10.9%
2 bedrooms21.6%
3 bedrooms20.8%
4 bedrooms12.9%
5+ bedrooms1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle14.9%
1 vehicle43.1%
2 vehicles19.0%
3 or more23.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.1%
Electricity5.2%
Propane / LP gas5.4%
Wood86.9%
No fuel used0.7%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family23041.3%
Cohabiting couple488.6%
Male householder, no spouse13023.3%
Female householder, no spouse14926.8%
Households with children under 1822340.0%
Households with seniors (65+)27849.9%
Average household size3.60

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married52.9%54.3%
Married38.4%29.9%
Separated2.2%0.9%
Widowed0.7%9.5%
Divorced5.8%5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.2%
Some HS, no diploma 8.1%
HS graduate 29.9%
Some college, no degree 22.6%
Associate's degree 15.1%
Bachelor's degree 8.6%
Graduate / professional 2.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher78.8%
Bachelor's or higher11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool457.5%
Kindergarten162.7%
Elementary school31652.6%
High school11419.0%
College / grad school11018.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 62.5%
Construction 20.0%
Transportation & utilities 8.9%
Public administration 6.7%
Manufacturing 1.2%
Retail trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.2%
Service23.2%
Sales & office21.5%
Natural resources & construction21.5%
Production & transportation11.6%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector40.5%
Government59.0%
Self-employed0.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.7%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.7%
Work from home10.6%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)40.4

Poverty

All people 43.3%
Under 18 years 53.3%
18 and over 39.2%
Married-couple families 33.0%
Female-led households 50.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security52.4%
Retirement income23.5%
Supplemental Security9.9%
Cash public assistance2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP38.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.0%
High blood pressure36.2%
High cholesterol26.0%
Diabetes19.4%
Heart disease9.3%
Stroke6.8%
Asthma15.2%
Arthritis25.4%
Kidney disease5.2%
Pulmonary disease12.9%
Cancer5.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking33.0%
Binge drinking14.3%
No physical activity30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep40.7%
Depression23.3%
Fair or poor health32.4%
Poor mental health24.2%
Poor physical health21.5%
No health insurance19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.7%
Visited dentist39.9%
Cholesterol screening82.7%
Teeth loss34.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans876.1%
Disability%
Any disability15.9%
Under 181.5%
18–64 years11.3%
65 and over50.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance19.9%
Public insurance72.9%
No insurance11.2%
Uninsured under 197.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,88994.2%
Spanish31316.6%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,006100.0%
Born in same state2,006100.0%
Born in different state1,87393.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access27.8%
Internet access51.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 86507

What city is ZIP code 86507 in?

ZIP code 86507 is primarily assigned to Lukachukai, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 86507 in?

ZIP code 86507 falls within Apache County, Arizona.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86507?

43% of residents in ZIP code 86507 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 86507 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 86507 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 86507 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 86507 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 86507?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 86507 in?

ZIP code 86507 observes the MST timezone.

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