86032 ZIP Code — Joseph City, AZ

Navajo County, Arizona

ZIP code 86032 is located in Joseph City, Arizona, within Navajo County. It covers approximately 206.37 square miles and serves a population of 2,119 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 86032

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $152,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $69,911. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 86032 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,119

population

206.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

86032 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 86032

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 86032. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Joseph City	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,119
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	206.37 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	35.0592
Longitude	-110.4564
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	29.9%	57.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	49.6%	28.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	13.5%	21.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.4%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,119

Population

People per sq mi

21.9

Median age

$69,911

Median household income

$20,219

Per capita income

$152,700

Median home value

$1,003

Median monthly rent

70.9%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

495

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

120

Under 5

113

125

5–9

118

130

10–14

123

145

15–19

137

20–24

124

25–34

118

111

35–44

105

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	951	44.9%
18 and over	1,168	55.1%
65 and over	219	10.3%
Median age	21.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.1%

Two or more races 11.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 1.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,724	79.1%
Two or more races	242	11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	117	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	61	2.8%
Other race	33	1.5%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	29.9%	57.0%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	49.6%	28.0%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	13.5%	21.1%
Over $200k	1.4%	1.4%	6.4%

Under $10k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 27.4%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	27.4%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$69,911

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.5%

$50k–$100k 29.6%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 17.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$152,700
Median rent / month	$1,003
Owner occupied	70.9%
Renter occupied	29.1%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	69.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	21.7%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	20.5%
1970–1979	23.2%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	6.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	34.4%
4 bedrooms	17.4%
5+ bedrooms	20.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	19.3%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	46.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.8%
Electricity	18.5%
Propane / LP gas	6.7%
Wood	22.1%
Solar	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	347	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	48	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	88	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	102	17.4%
Households with children under 18	319	54.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	149	25.5%
Average household size	3.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	32.6%
Married	55.7%	44.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	6.8%
Divorced	7.9%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 22.8%

Some college, no degree 50.3%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 7.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	3.7%
Kindergarten	68	8.3%
Elementary school	395	48.1%
High school	291	35.4%
College / grad school	37	4.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Public administration 17.4%

Transportation & utilities 15.6%

Other services 8.7%

Retail trade 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Professional & management 6.7%

Construction 4.5%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Manufacturing 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.0%
Service	27.1%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	24.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.6%
Government	36.7%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	5.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.0

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 17.5%

18 and over 11.6%

Married-couple families 11.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.0%
Retirement income	25.8%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	6.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.6%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	13.2%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	25.2%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	17.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.7%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	9.5%
18–64 years	13.6%
65 and over	64.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.0%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	9.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,886	89.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,107	99.4%
Born in same state	2,095	98.9%
Born in different state	1,589	75.0%
Foreign born	12	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.6%
Not a US citizen	12	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	537	25.3%
Italian	255	12%
Dutch	123	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	42	2%
Polish	28	1.3%
English	12	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.6%
Internet access	99.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 86032

What city is ZIP code 86032 in?

ZIP code 86032 is primarily assigned to Joseph City, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 86032 in?

ZIP code 86032 falls within Navajo County, Arizona.

Is ZIP code 86032 family-oriented?

45% of residents in ZIP code 86032 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 86032?

The median home value in ZIP code 86032 is $152,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 86032?

ZIP code 86032 has an estimated population of 2,119 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 86032?

The median household income in ZIP code 86032 is $69,911, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 86032 in?

ZIP code 86032 observes the MST timezone.