85938 ZIP Code — Springerville, AZ

Apache County, Arizona

ZIP code 85938 is located in Springerville, Arizona, within Apache County. It covers approximately 241.52 square miles and serves a population of 2,187 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 85938

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 $165,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $48,700. 53% 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 13 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 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 85938 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,187

population

241.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85938 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85938

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85938. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Springerville	Acceptable
Springerville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85925 Eagar (20 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,187
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	241.52 sq mi
Water area	0.44 sq mi
Latitude	34.1526
Longitude	-109.4531
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	50.6%	64.4%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	24.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	10.9%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.6%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,187

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$48,700

Median household income

$26,546

Per capita income

$165,500

Median home value

$859

Median monthly rent

70.8%

Home ownership

7.9%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

1,024

Housing units

24.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

110

25–34

136

35–44

120

45–54

101

55–59

60–64

144

65–74

180

116

75–84

145

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	483	22.1%
18 and over	1,704	77.9%
65 and over	653	29.9%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.1%

Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

Two or more races 9.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%

Other race 2.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,794	73.1%
Hispanic or Latino	268	10.9%
Two or more races	239	9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	87	3.5%
Other race	62	2.5%
Black or African American	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.6%	64.4%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	31.8%	24.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	10.9%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.7%	0.6%	6.4%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 8.2%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 26.4%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	8.2%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	26.4%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$48,700

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.0%

$50k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 30.8%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 19.9%

$300k–$500k 16.1%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,500
Median rent / month	$859
Owner occupied	70.8%
Renter occupied	29.2%
Vacant	29.9%
Single-family detached	73.8%
Large apartment buildings	4.0%
Mobile homes	14.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	25.4%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.3%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	39.2%
4 bedrooms	21.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	19.0%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	41.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	16.6%
Propane / LP gas	36.9%
Wood	40.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	435	48.2%
Cohabiting couple	14	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	152	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	301	33.4%
Households with children under 18	298	33.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	465	51.6%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	21.8%
Married	54.5%	44.6%
Separated	0.7%	0.5%
Widowed	3.5%	15.6%
Divorced	16.5%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 28.8%

Some college, no degree 26.6%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 17.0%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.3%
Bachelor's or higher	24.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	5.9%
Kindergarten	14	2.7%
Elementary school	211	40.2%
High school	156	29.7%
College / grad school	113	21.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.3%

Retail trade 24.6%

Agriculture & mining 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Construction 8.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Professional & management 2.8%

Manufacturing 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Information 1.6%

Public administration 0.7%

Other services 0.5%

Wholesale trade 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.7%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	24.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	10.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.9%
Government	29.8%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.4

Poverty

All people 7.9%

Under 18 years 7.8%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 14.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.8%
Retirement income	35.0%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.9%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.9%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	17.2%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.3%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	200	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	39.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.8%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	14.6%
Uninsured under 19	14.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,047	93.6%
Spanish	5	0.2%
Other Indo-European	5	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,144	98.0%
Born in same state	2,144	98.0%
Born in different state	1,235	56.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	43	2.0%
Not a US citizen	31	72.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	344	15.7%
Italian	206	9.4%
Arab	108	4.9%
Polish	27	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	25	1.1%
Dutch	11	0.5%
German	9	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.2%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85938

What city is ZIP code 85938 in?

ZIP code 85938 is primarily assigned to Springerville, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85938 in?

ZIP code 85938 falls within Apache County, Arizona.

Does ZIP code 85938 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 85938 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 85938 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 85938 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 85938 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 85938 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85938?

The median home value in ZIP code 85938 is $165,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 85938 in?

ZIP code 85938 observes the MST timezone.