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Apache County
Tsaile, AZ
86556
86556 ZIP Code — Tsaile, AZ
Apache County, Arizona
ZIP code 86556 is located in
Tsaile ,
Arizona ,
within Apache County .
It covers approximately 216.73 square miles and serves a population of
2,945 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 928 .
About ZIP code 86556
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $41,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $24,625. Poverty affects 51% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 41% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (31%), poor mental health (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 86556 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
2,945
Population density
14 / sq mi
State FIPS
04
County FIPS
001
Geography
Land area
216.73 sq mi
Water area
0.99 sq mi
Latitude
36.3362
Longitude
-109.2631
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
928
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
74.2%
64.4%
40.6%
$50k – $100k
21.3%
24.1%
31.9%
$100k – $200k
3.6%
10.9%
21.1%
Over $200k
1.0%
0.6%
6.4%
Demographics & statistics
$24,625
Median household income
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 880 29.9% 18 and over 2,065 70.1% 65 and over 240 8.1% Median age 21.9 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
85.1%
Black or African American
3.6%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 2,548 85.1% White 215 7.2% Black or African American 109 3.6% Hispanic or Latino 48 1.6% Other race 39 1.3% Two or more races 26 0.9% Asian 8 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
74.2%
64.4%
40.6%
$50k – $100k
21.3%
24.1%
31.9%
$100k – $200k
3.6%
10.9%
21.1%
Over $200k
1.0%
0.6%
6.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 29.0% $10k–$15k 7.0% $15k–$25k 14.3% $25k–$35k 8.0% $35k–$50k 11.9% $50k–$75k 11.8% $75k–$100k 9.5% $100k–$150k 6.6% $150k–$200k 1.0% $200k+ 1.0% Median income $24,625
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $41,800 Median rent / month $446 Owner occupied 67.3% Renter occupied 32.7% Vacant 28.5% Single-family detached 65.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 20.9% Median rooms 3.8 Avg household size (owned) 4.22
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.3% 2000–2009 19.1% 1990–1999 20.0% 1980–1989 23.6% 1970–1979 16.4% 1960–1969 10.3% 1950–1959 3.6% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 34.4% 1 bedroom 7.4% 2 bedrooms 24.2% 3 bedrooms 24.9% 4 bedrooms 5.3% 5+ bedrooms 3.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 24.2% 1 vehicle 37.6% 2 vehicles 20.2% 3 or more 17.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 5.0% Electricity 16.9% Propane / LP gas 1.7% Wood 72.8% No fuel used 1.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 200 33.2% Cohabiting couple 40 6.6% Male householder, no spouse 112 18.6% Female householder, no spouse 251 41.6% Households with children under 18 283 46.9% Households with seniors (65+) 178 29.5% Average household size 4.13
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 73.1% 66.4% Married 21.6% 19.9% Separated 1.0% 1.0% Widowed 1.3% 7.5% Divorced 2.9% 5.2%
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.3%
Some HS, no diploma
10.2%
Some college, no degree
25.7%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 78.5% Bachelor's or higher 11.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 46 3.3% Elementary school 501 35.9% High school 217 15.5% College / grad school 633 45.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
61.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.6%
Public administration
3.9%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Professional & management
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 39.6% Service 23.8% Sales & office 22.6% Natural resources & construction 8.7% Production & transportation 5.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 42.0% Government 54.3% Self-employed 3.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 58.8% Carpool 3.2% Public transit 2.0% Walk 24.2% Work from home 10.5% Other means 1.3% Avg commute (minutes) 37.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
37.0%
Female-led households
60.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 28.5% Retirement income 14.3% Supplemental Security 11.6% Cash public assistance 3.8% Food stamps / SNAP 41.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.9% High blood pressure 31.9% High cholesterol 23.8% Diabetes 16.2% Heart disease 7.8% Stroke 5.7% Asthma 15.6% Arthritis 21.9% Kidney disease 4.5% Pulmonary disease 11.5% Cancer 4.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 31.2% Binge drinking 15.2% No physical activity 29.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.1% Depression 24.3% Fair or poor health 29.9% Poor mental health 25.6% Poor physical health 19.6% No health insurance 19.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.3% Visited dentist 40.3% Cholesterol screening 79.6% Teeth loss 33.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 28 1.4%
Disability % Any disability 4.7% Under 18 1.6% 18–64 years 2.4% 65 and over 33.3%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 30.2% Public insurance 52.3% No insurance 20.2% Uninsured under 19 24.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,779 94.4% Spanish 262 9.4% Other Indo-European 8 0.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,851 96.8% Born in same state 2,851 96.8% Born in different state 2,482 84.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 94 3.2% Not a US citizen 6 6.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 9 0.3% Polish 9 0.3%
Ancestry Count % Arab 6 0.2% German 2 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 20.5% Internet access 56.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 86556
What city is ZIP code 86556 in?
ZIP code 86556 is primarily assigned to Tsaile, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 86556 in?
ZIP code 86556 falls within Apache County, Arizona.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86556?
51% of residents in ZIP code 86556 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 86556?
11% 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 median household income in ZIP code 86556?
The median household income in ZIP code 86556 is $24,625, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 86556?
The median home value in ZIP code 86556 is $41,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 86556 in?
ZIP code 86556 observes the MST timezone.
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