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Apache County
Houck, AZ
86506
86506 ZIP Code — Houck, AZ
Apache County, Arizona
ZIP code 86506 is located in
Houck ,
Arizona ,
within Apache County .
It covers approximately 283.92 square miles and serves a population of
1,389 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 928 .
About ZIP code 86506
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 $50,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $26,544. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 42 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (30%), poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 27% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Overall, ZIP code 86506 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Houck
Acceptable
Demographics
updated 08/2026
Population
Total population
1,389
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
04
County FIPS
001
Geography
Land area
283.92 sq mi
Water area
0.17 sq mi
Latitude
35.3380
Longitude
-109.2547
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
928
Economics
updated 08/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.8%
64.4%
40.6%
$50k – $100k
19.4%
24.1%
31.9%
$100k – $200k
10.7%
10.9%
21.1%
Over $200k
1.0%
0.6%
6.4%
Demographics & statistics
$26,544
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 329 23.7% 18 and over 1,060 76.3% 65 and over 181 13.0% Median age 37.5 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
93.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.4%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 1,299 93.1% Two or more races 57 4.1% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 19 1.4% White 13 0.9% Hispanic or Latino 7 0.5% Other race 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
68.8%
64.4%
40.6%
$50k – $100k
19.4%
24.1%
31.9%
$100k – $200k
10.7%
10.9%
21.1%
Over $200k
1.0%
0.6%
6.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 18.2% $10k–$15k 8.0% $15k–$25k 21.3% $25k–$35k 11.6% $35k–$50k 8.7% $50k–$75k 18.4% $75k–$100k 5.6% $100k–$150k 7.0% $150k–$200k 1.0% $200k+ 0.2% Median income $26,544
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $50,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 96.9% Renter occupied 3.1% Vacant 30.2% Single-family detached 82.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 17.6% Median rooms 4.0 Avg household size (owned) 3.40
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.5% 2000–2009 18.2% 1990–1999 21.8% 1980–1989 23.6% 1970–1979 16.2% 1960–1969 12.5% 1950–1959 2.9% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 1.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 20.4% 1 bedroom 15.2% 2 bedrooms 24.3% 3 bedrooms 32.4% 4 bedrooms 7.3% 5+ bedrooms 0.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 17.2% 1 vehicle 34.1% 2 vehicles 30.0% 3 or more 18.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.7% Electricity 8.5% Propane / LP gas 5.6% Wood 84.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 133 32.2% Cohabiting couple 36 8.7% Male householder, no spouse 115 27.8% Female householder, no spouse 129 31.2% Households with children under 18 117 28.3% Households with seniors (65+) 138 33.4% Average household size 3.36
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 56.0% 50.9% Married 29.3% 30.8% Separated 3.1% 4.5% Widowed 1.5% 9.6% Divorced 10.2% 4.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
14.4%
Some college, no degree
23.9%
Graduate / professional
1.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 79.5% Bachelor's or higher 6.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 15 4.5% Kindergarten 18 5.3% Elementary school 190 56.4% High school 55 16.3% College / grad school 59 17.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
40.7%
Public administration
14.8%
Professional & management
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Finance & real estate
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.4% Service 22.6% Sales & office 24.9% Natural resources & construction 8.4% Production & transportation 19.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 55.2% Government 37.2% Self-employed 7.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.6% Carpool 4.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.8% Work from home 14.8% Other means 1.8% Avg commute (minutes) 41.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
18.8%
Female-led households
47.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 34.9% Retirement income 8.0% Supplemental Security 15.5% Cash public assistance 0.5% Food stamps / SNAP 24.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.9% High blood pressure 36.4% High cholesterol 28.1% Diabetes 19.2% Heart disease 9.4% Stroke 6.5% Asthma 14.6% Arthritis 25.8% Kidney disease 5.0% Pulmonary disease 12.1% Cancer 5.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 29.8% Binge drinking 13.8% No physical activity 29.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.3% Depression 22.1% Fair or poor health 29.9% Poor mental health 22.7% Poor physical health 20.0% No health insurance 18.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 70.4% Visited dentist 44.0% Cholesterol screening 84.6% Teeth loss 30.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 66 6.2%
Disability % Any disability 9.0% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 7.3% 65 and over 33.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 21.7% Public insurance 53.9% No insurance 26.5% Uninsured under 19 33.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,317 94.8% Spanish 110 8.4% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 8 0.6%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,384 99.6% Born in same state 1,368 98.5% Born in different state 889 64.0% Foreign born 16 1.2% Naturalized citizen 5 0.4% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 8 0.6%
Ancestry Count % French 6 0.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 29.7% Internet access 56.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 86506
What city is ZIP code 86506 in?
ZIP code 86506 is primarily assigned to Houck, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 86506 in?
ZIP code 86506 falls within Apache County, Arizona.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86506?
36% of residents in ZIP code 86506 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 86506 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 86506 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 86506?
6% 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 86506?
The median household income in ZIP code 86506 is $26,544, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 86506 in?
ZIP code 86506 observes the MST timezone.
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