85901 ZIP Code — Show Low, AZ

Navajo County, Arizona

ZIP code 85901 is located in Show Low, Arizona, within Navajo County. It covers approximately 263.10 square miles and serves a population of 18,966 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 85901

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $238,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,634. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 85901 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

18,966

population

263.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85901 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85901

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85901. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Show Low	Acceptable
Show Low	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85929 Lakeside (11.7 mi) 85935 Pinetop (12.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	18,966
Population density	72 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	263.10 sq mi
Water area	0.83 sq mi
Latitude	34.0887
Longitude	-110.1229
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	51.2%	57.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	28.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	13.5%	21.1%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.4%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

18,966

Population

People per sq mi

49.0

Median age

$56,634

Median household income

$31,185

Per capita income

$238,200

Median home value

$1,043

Median monthly rent

75.1%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

10,374

Housing units

25.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

629

Under 5

632

620

5–9

622

431

10–14

432

583

15–19

586

434

20–24

436

881

25–34

884

852

35–44

856

978

45–54

981

682

55–59

684

688

60–64

690

1,750

65–74

1,758

819

75–84

822

118

85+

118

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,053	21.4%
18 and over	14,913	78.6%
65 and over	5,385	28.4%
Median age	49.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.6%

Two or more races 8.5%

Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

Other race 3.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%

Black or African American 0.5%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	15,912	77.6%
Two or more races	1,743	8.5%
Hispanic or Latino	1,551	7.6%
Other race	679	3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	432	2.1%
Black or African American	109	0.5%
Asian	91	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.2%	57.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	30.9%	28.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	13.5%	21.1%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.4%	6.4%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$56,634

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

$300k–$500k 25.0%

$500k–$1M 9.1%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$238,200
Median rent / month	$1,043
Owner occupied	75.1%
Renter occupied	24.9%
Vacant	37.2%
Single-family detached	59.6%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	29.4%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	37.9%
1990–1999	18.2%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	14.8%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	16.0%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	43.2%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	31.5%
2 vehicles	40.1%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	40.2%
Electricity	28.7%
Propane / LP gas	18.2%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	10.9%
Solar	0.6%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,403	57.0%
Cohabiting couple	597	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,226	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	1,504	19.5%
Households with children under 18	1,870	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,644	47.1%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.6%	17.4%
Married	58.7%	60.3%
Separated	1.2%	1.2%
Widowed	4.1%	6.1%
Divorced	12.4%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 27.8%

Some college, no degree 31.6%

Associate's degree 9.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	219	5.6%
Kindergarten	374	9.5%
Elementary school	1,635	41.7%
High school	730	18.6%
College / grad school	966	24.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%

Retail trade 16.7%

Construction 12.3%

Professional & management 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Other services 4.1%

Manufacturing 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Public administration 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Information 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.3%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	16.2%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 23.5%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 6.5%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.3%
Retirement income	38.2%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.6%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	28.1%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	62.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,660	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.1%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	26.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.5%
Public insurance	55.1%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	8.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,705	93.4%
Spanish	241	1.4%
Other Indo-European	181	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.1%
Other languages	18	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,147	95.7%
Born in same state	18,031	95.1%
Born in different state	8,516	44.9%
Foreign born	116	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	819	4.3%
Not a US citizen	484	59.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,908	15.3%
Italian	2,032	10.7%
Arab	1,581	8.3%
English	264	1.4%
Dutch	234	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	123	0.6%
Irish	67	0.4%
German	43	0.2%
Norwegian	22	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85901

What city is ZIP code 85901 in?

ZIP code 85901 is primarily assigned to Show Low, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85901 in?

ZIP code 85901 falls within Navajo County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85901 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 85901 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 85901 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 85901 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85901?

15% of residents in ZIP code 85901 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 85901 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 85901 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 85901 in?

ZIP code 85901 observes the MST timezone.