86512 ZIP Code — Sanders, AZ

Apache County, Arizona

ZIP code 86512 is located in Sanders, Arizona, within Apache County. It covers approximately 466.77 square miles and serves a population of 2,594 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 86512

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 $71,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $29,365. Poverty affects 42% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 45% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (30%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 86512 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,594
population
466.77
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT) — no DST
timezone
86512 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 86512

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City Status
Sanders Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,594
Population density 6 / sq mi
State FIPS 04
County FIPS 001
Geography
Land area 466.77 sq mi
Water area 0.31 sq mi
Latitude 35.1497
Longitude -109.2943
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 76.6% 64.4% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 18.8% 24.1% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 4.7% 10.9% 21.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.6% 6.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,594
Population
6
People per sq mi
31.2
Median age
$29,365
Median household income
$13,824
Per capita income
$71,500
Median home value
$614
Median monthly rent
69.6%
Home ownership
42.0%
Poverty rate
10.2%
Unemployment
619
Housing units
4.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
89
Under 5
86
122
5–9
117
130
10–14
125
72
15–19
69
89
20–24
85
227
25–34
220
151
35–44
146
139
45–54
135
102
55–59
99
64
60–64
62
95
65–74
92
22
75–84
21
18
85+
17
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1877930.0%
18 and over1,81570.0%
65 and over26510.2%
Median age31.2 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 94.4%
Two or more races 2.7%
White 1.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Black or African American 0.4%
Other race 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native2,47294.4%
Two or more races712.7%
White301.1%
Hispanic or Latino240.9%
Black or African American100.4%
Other race70.3%
Asian40.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 76.6% 64.4% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 18.8% 24.1% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 4.7% 10.9% 21.1%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.6% 6.4%
Under $10k 17.7%
$10k–$15k 7.7%
$15k–$25k 9.1%
$25k–$35k 26.8%
$35k–$50k 9.9%
$50k–$75k 16.6%
$75k–$100k 5.8%
$100k–$150k 5.1%
$150k–$200k 0.7%
$200k+ 0.6%
Range% of households
Under $10k17.7%
$10k–$15k7.7%
$15k–$25k9.1%
$25k–$35k26.8%
$35k–$50k9.9%
$50k–$75k16.6%
$75k–$100k5.8%
$100k–$150k5.1%
$150k–$200k0.7%
$200k+0.6%
Median income$29,365

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.9%
$50k–$100k 38.3%
$100k–$150k 12.9%
$150k–$200k 7.1%
$200k–$300k 1.6%
$300k–$500k 1.0%
$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$71,500
Median rent / month$614
Owner occupied69.6%
Renter occupied30.4%
Vacant13.7%
Single-family detached70.2%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes25.7%
Median rooms4.9
Avg household size (owned)3.89

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.9%
2000–200914.7%
1990–199934.7%
1980–198938.7%
1970–19794.2%
1960–19692.1%
1950–19590.7%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)8.0%
1 bedroom6.0%
2 bedrooms16.0%
3 bedrooms47.0%
4 bedrooms15.7%
5+ bedrooms7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle17.4%
1 vehicle42.4%
2 vehicles24.2%
3 or more16.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.5%
Electricity23.8%
Propane / LP gas12.8%
Fuel oil0.7%
Wood60.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family17824.6%
Cohabiting couple506.9%
Male householder, no spouse14720.3%
Female householder, no spouse34948.2%
Households with children under 1833846.7%
Households with seniors (65+)19526.9%
Average household size3.58

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married63.5%58.8%
Married25.1%24.4%
Separated3.0%5.8%
Widowed2.3%6.8%
Divorced6.1%4.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%
Some HS, no diploma 15.6%
HS graduate 40.1%
Some college, no degree 26.5%
Associate's degree 9.0%
Bachelor's degree 1.7%
Graduate / professional 2.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher80.1%
Bachelor's or higher4.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool203.3%
Kindergarten325.4%
Elementary school41569.4%
High school11118.6%
College / grad school203.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.0%
Construction 18.2%
Retail trade 9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.3%
Public administration 7.9%
Transportation & utilities 6.4%
Agriculture & mining 5.6%
Professional & management 4.7%
Manufacturing 3.1%
Other services 1.5%
Wholesale trade 0.5%
Finance & real estate 0.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.1%
Service16.0%
Sales & office20.5%
Natural resources & construction19.7%
Production & transportation14.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector55.6%
Government41.3%
Self-employed3.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone80.6%
Carpool1.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.8%
Work from home9.6%
Other means7.4%
Avg commute (minutes)29.1

Poverty

All people 42.0%
Under 18 years 56.7%
18 and over 35.6%
Married-couple families 29.8%
Female-led households 35.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security26.9%
Retirement income8.6%
Supplemental Security10.4%
Cash public assistance1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP44.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.0%
High blood pressure35.4%
High cholesterol28.6%
Diabetes18.1%
Heart disease8.8%
Stroke6.1%
Asthma14.6%
Arthritis25.3%
Kidney disease4.8%
Pulmonary disease12.0%
Cancer5.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking29.6%
Binge drinking14.1%
No physical activity28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.3%
Depression22.7%
Fair or poor health29.4%
Poor mental health22.9%
Poor physical health19.8%
No health insurance18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)69.5%
Visited dentist43.6%
Cholesterol screening84.2%
Teeth loss29.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans703.9%
Disability%
Any disability10.1%
Under 181.9%
18–64 years7.6%
65 and over48.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance12.4%
Public insurance63.0%
No insurance26.0%
Uninsured under 1924.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,41993.3%
Spanish2048.4%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages10.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,59099.8%
Born in same state2,59099.8%
Born in different state1,80669.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen40.2%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian251%
AncestryCount%
French170.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access27.9%
Internet access71.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 86512

What city is ZIP code 86512 in?

ZIP code 86512 is primarily assigned to Sanders, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 86512 in?

ZIP code 86512 falls within Apache County, Arizona.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86512?

42% of residents in ZIP code 86512 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 86512?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 86512?

The median home value in ZIP code 86512 is $71,500.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 86512?

Health data for ZIP code 86512 shows elevated rates of diabetes (18%) and smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 86512 in?

ZIP code 86512 observes the MST timezone.

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