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Apache County
Many Farms, AZ
86538
86538 ZIP Code — Many Farms, AZ
Apache County, Arizona
ZIP code 86538 is located in
Many Farms ,
Arizona ,
within Apache County .
It covers approximately 140.35 square miles and serves a population of
1,603 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone,
served by area code 928 .
About ZIP code 86538
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 $44,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $27,500. Poverty affects 44% 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. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (33%), poor mental health (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 52% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 38% of households.
Overall, ZIP code 86538 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,603
Population density
11 / sq mi
State FIPS
04
County FIPS
001
Geography
Land area
140.35 sq mi
Water area
2.55 sq mi
Latitude
36.4799
Longitude
-109.6013
Timezone
Mountain (MT)
Area code
928
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
70.2%
64.4%
40.6%
$50k – $100k
27.5%
24.1%
31.9%
$100k – $200k
2.3%
10.9%
21.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.6%
6.4%
Demographics & statistics
$27,500
Median household income
13.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 460 28.7% 18 and over 1,143 71.3% 65 and over 130 8.1% Median age 33.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
97.3%
Group Count % American Indian / Alaska Native 1,561 97.3% White 25 1.6% Asian 15 0.9% Hispanic or Latino 1 0.1% Two or more races 1 0.1% Other race 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
70.2%
64.4%
40.6%
$50k – $100k
27.5%
24.1%
31.9%
$100k – $200k
2.3%
10.9%
21.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
0.6%
6.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 26.8% $10k–$15k 13.1% $15k–$25k 9.4% $25k–$35k 12.1% $35k–$50k 7.4% $50k–$75k 15.5% $75k–$100k 8.1% $100k–$150k 7.0% $200k+ 0.7% Median income $27,500
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $44,300 Median rent / month $479 Owner occupied 77.2% Renter occupied 22.8% Vacant 19.8% Single-family detached 59.2% Large apartment buildings 2.2% Mobile homes 24.2% Median rooms 4.0 Avg household size (owned) 3.03
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.8% 2000–2009 11.5% 1990–1999 23.7% 1980–1989 28.7% 1970–1979 25.5% 1960–1969 2.9% 1950–1959 0.6% 1940–1949 1.3% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 22.8% 1 bedroom 8.4% 2 bedrooms 37.4% 3 bedrooms 19.2% 4 bedrooms 10.0% 5+ bedrooms 2.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 11.7% 1 vehicle 49.1% 2 vehicles 25.2% 3 or more 14.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.5% Electricity 22.1% Propane / LP gas 4.1% Wood 66.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 160 28.8% Cohabiting couple 35 6.3% Male householder, no spouse 219 39.4% Female householder, no spouse 142 25.5% Households with children under 18 157 28.2% Households with seniors (65+) 103 18.5% Average household size 2.87
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 61.0% 52.3% Married 29.1% 33.4% Separated 2.6% 3.1% Widowed 3.1% 3.5% Divorced 4.2% 7.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
27.0%
Graduate / professional
6.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.2% Bachelor's or higher 13.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 5 1.1% Kindergarten 5 1.1% Elementary school 228 51.0% High school 162 36.2% College / grad school 47 10.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
50.6%
Public administration
7.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Professional & management
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
3.1%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 39.6% Service 15.7% Sales & office 26.0% Natural resources & construction 11.4% Production & transportation 7.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 40.9% Government 51.5% Self-employed 7.6% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 82.5% Carpool 3.4% Public transit 0.2% Walk 11.2% Work from home 2.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 26.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
30.0%
Female-led households
44.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 17.1% Retirement income 3.8% Supplemental Security 15.1% Cash public assistance 2.3% Food stamps / SNAP 41.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.2% High blood pressure 34.6% High cholesterol 24.9% Diabetes 17.7% Heart disease 8.4% Stroke 6.0% Asthma 15.0% Arthritis 24.0% Kidney disease 4.7% Pulmonary disease 12.1% Cancer 4.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 32.9% Binge drinking 14.2% No physical activity 30.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.5% Depression 23.3% Fair or poor health 30.8% Poor mental health 24.1% Poor physical health 20.3% No health insurance 19.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 68.8% Visited dentist 40.7% Cholesterol screening 82.8% Teeth loss 33.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 19 1.7%
Disability % Any disability 5.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 4.5% 65 and over 30.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 27.4% Public insurance 20.5% No insurance 52.1% Uninsured under 19 77.3%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,497 93.4% Spanish 567 37.9% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 15 1.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,588 99.1% Born in same state 1,588 99.1% Born in different state 1,454 90.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 15 0.9% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 1 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.7% Internet access 47.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 86538
What city is ZIP code 86538 in?
ZIP code 86538 is primarily assigned to Many Farms, Arizona.
What county is ZIP code 86538 in?
ZIP code 86538 falls within Apache County, Arizona.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86538?
44% of residents in ZIP code 86538 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 86538?
Approximately 38% of households in ZIP code 86538 speak Spanish as a primary language.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 86538?
13% 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 86538?
The median household income in ZIP code 86538 is $27,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 86538 in?
ZIP code 86538 observes the MST timezone.
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