85937 ZIP Code — Snowflake, AZ

Navajo County, Arizona

ZIP code 85937 is located in Snowflake, Arizona, within Navajo County. It covers approximately 289.67 square miles and serves a population of 9,222 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 85937

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 $238,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,942. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 45% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 85937 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,222

population

289.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85937 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85937

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85937. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Snowflake	Preferred

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	9,222
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	289.67 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	34.5945
Longitude	-110.0284
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	50.4%	57.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	28.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	13.5%	21.1%
Over $200k	2.5%	1.4%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

9,222

Population

People per sq mi

33.0

Median age

$60,942

Median household income

$21,410

Per capita income

$238,800

Median home value

$1,095

Median monthly rent

78.7%

Home ownership

22.3%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

2,531

Housing units

22.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

320

Under 5

317

544

5–9

539

540

10–14

535

354

15–19

350

132

20–24

130

529

25–34

524

609

35–44

603

435

45–54

432

154

55–59

152

365

60–64

361

401

65–74

398

193

75–84

191

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,291	35.7%
18 and over	5,931	64.3%
65 and over	1,297	14.1%
Median age	33.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.2%

Two or more races 4.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Black or African American 2.4%

Other race 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	8,075	85.2%
Two or more races	457	4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	289	3%
Hispanic or Latino	260	2.7%
Black or African American	223	2.4%
Other race	178	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	57.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	28.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	13.5%	21.1%
Over $200k	2.5%	1.4%	6.4%

Under $10k 6.9%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 15.3%

$50k–$75k 19.6%

$75k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.9%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	15.3%
$50k–$75k	19.6%
$75k–$100k	17.1%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$60,942

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 29.3%

$300k–$500k 22.3%

$500k–$1M 8.7%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$238,800
Median rent / month	$1,095
Owner occupied	78.7%
Renter occupied	21.3%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	74.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.8%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	28.8%
1990–1999	15.3%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	2.8%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	21.7%
2 vehicles	32.7%
3 or more	42.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.8%
Electricity	19.0%
Propane / LP gas	29.3%
Wood	19.6%
Solar	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,663	60.3%
Cohabiting couple	164	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	317	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	612	22.2%
Households with children under 18	1,246	45.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,010	36.6%
Average household size	3.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	24.8%
Married	59.2%	56.9%
Separated	1.6%	3.4%
Widowed	5.2%	8.6%
Divorced	9.2%	6.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 22.8%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 18.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.9%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	22.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	122	4.2%
Kindergarten	124	4.3%
Elementary school	1,800	62.6%
High school	551	19.2%
College / grad school	280	9.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.7%

Construction 10.6%

Retail trade 10.0%

Public administration 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.2%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Other services 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Professional & management 2.8%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.2%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	9.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.1%
Government	25.5%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 22.3%

Under 18 years 19.2%

18 and over 24.0%

Married-couple families 14.1%

Female-led households 40.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.8%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.7%
High blood pressure	33.5%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	27.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.6%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	318	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	34.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.3%
Public insurance	39.4%
No insurance	11.9%
Uninsured under 19	8.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,585	93.1%
Spanish	62	0.7%
Other Indo-European	41	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,082	98.5%
Born in same state	9,037	98.0%
Born in different state	5,929	64.3%
Foreign born	45	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	140	1.5%
Not a US citizen	60	42.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,280	24.7%
Arab	777	8.4%
Italian	654	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	231	2.5%
Dutch	191	2.1%
English	77	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.9%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85937

What city is ZIP code 85937 in?

ZIP code 85937 is primarily assigned to Snowflake, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85937 in?

ZIP code 85937 falls within Navajo County, Arizona.

Is ZIP code 85937 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 85937 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 85937?

22% of residents in ZIP code 85937 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 85937 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 85937 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 85937?

ZIP code 85937 has an estimated population of 9,222 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 85937 in?

ZIP code 85937 observes the MST timezone.