86508 ZIP Code — Lupton, AZ

Apache County, Arizona

ZIP code 86508 is located in Lupton, Arizona, within Apache County. It covers approximately 81.94 square miles and serves a population of 542 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 86508

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $28,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $16,875. Poverty affects 54% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (29%), poor mental health (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 38% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 86508 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.

542

population

81.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT)

timezone

86508 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 86508

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 86508. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lupton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	542
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	81.94 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	35.2933
Longitude	-109.0658
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	79.4%	64.4%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	15.9%	24.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	10.9%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

542

Population

People per sq mi

39.2

Median age

$16,875

Median household income

$12,162

Per capita income

$28,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.5%

Home ownership

53.8%

Poverty rate

25.0%

Unemployment

253

Housing units

7.6%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	101	18.6%
18 and over	441	81.4%
65 and over	93	17.2%
Median age	39.2 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 97.3%

White 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Two or more races 0.7%

Group	Count	%
American Indian / Alaska Native	531	97.3%
White	7	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.7%
Two or more races	4	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.4%	64.4%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	15.9%	24.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	4.8%	10.9%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	6.4%

Under $10k 32.1%

$10k–$15k 16.3%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 4.3%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	32.1%
$10k–$15k	16.3%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	4.3%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	1.6%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$16,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 80.2%

$50k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 2.9%

$150k–$200k 2.3%

$200k–$300k 1.7%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$28,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.5%
Renter occupied	6.5%
Vacant	30.6%
Single-family detached	81.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.1%
Median rooms	2.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	12.8%
1990–1999	21.1%
1980–1989	21.5%
1970–1979	21.9%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	4.2%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	37.0%
1 bedroom	15.8%
2 bedrooms	21.9%
3 bedrooms	17.7%
4 bedrooms	3.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	24.5%
1 vehicle	42.9%
2 vehicles	17.9%
3 or more	14.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	2.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.5%
Wood	85.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	45	24.5%
Cohabiting couple	20	10.9%
Male householder, no spouse	51	27.7%
Female householder, no spouse	68	37.0%
Households with children under 18	50	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	62	33.7%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	61.7%	55.1%
Married	26.7%	20.8%
Separated	2.5%	3.0%
Widowed	0.8%	16.1%
Divorced	8.2%	5.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.7%

Some HS, no diploma 16.5%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.8%
Bachelor's or higher	7.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	2.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	53	44.5%
High school	51	42.9%
College / grad school	12	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 25.0%

Retail trade 12.0%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Construction 7.4%

Public administration 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Other services 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.5%
Service	33.3%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.4%
Production & transportation	9.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.7%
Government	31.5%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.2

Poverty

All people 53.8%

Under 18 years 71.9%

18 and over 49.9%

Married-couple families 33.3%

Female-led households 55.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	8.2%
Supplemental Security	13.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	29.4%
Diabetes	19.2%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	6.5%
Asthma	14.3%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.4%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	29.8%
Poor mental health	22.3%
Poor physical health	19.9%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	44.0%
Cholesterol screening	84.3%
Teeth loss	29.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.0%
65 and over	23.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	12.2%
Public insurance	54.4%
No insurance	38.2%
Uninsured under 19	41.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	527	97.2%
Spanish	21	4.0%
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)	542	100.0%
Born in same state	542	100.0%
Born in different state	267	49.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.9%
Internet access	45.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 86508

What city is ZIP code 86508 in?

ZIP code 86508 is primarily assigned to Lupton, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 86508 in?

ZIP code 86508 falls within Apache County, Arizona.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86508?

54% of residents in ZIP code 86508 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 86508 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 86508 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 86508?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 86508 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 86508 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 86508 in?

ZIP code 86508 observes the MST timezone.