86544 ZIP Code — Red Valley, AZ

Apache County, Arizona

ZIP code 86544 is located in Red Valley, Arizona, within Apache County. It covers approximately 271.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,440 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 86544

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 $57,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $25,938. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 58 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 38% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 86544 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.

1,440
population
271.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
86544 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 86544

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City Status
Red Valley Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,440
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 04
County FIPS 001
Geography
Land area 271.73 sq mi
Water area 0.28 sq mi
Latitude 36.9075
Longitude -109.1023
Timezone Mountain (MT)
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 73.1% 64.4% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 13.7% 24.1% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 12.6% 10.9% 21.1%
Over $200k 0.6% 0.6% 6.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,440
Population
5
People per sq mi
36.1
Median age
$25,938
Median household income
$16,738
Per capita income
$57,700
Median home value
$550
Median monthly rent
83.8%
Home ownership
36.1%
Poverty rate
8.2%
Unemployment
492
Housing units
5.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
42
Under 5
33
33
5–9
27
50
10–14
41
62
15–19
50
93
20–24
75
107
25–34
86
92
35–44
73
75
45–54
61
52
55–59
41
87
60–64
69
43
65–74
34
31
75–84
25
32
85+
26
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1826918.7%
18 and over1,17181.3%
65 and over19113.3%
Median age36.1 years

Race & ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native 96.3%
Two or more races 1.5%
White 1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
GroupCount%
American Indian / Alaska Native1,38696.3%
Two or more races221.5%
White151%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander120.8%
Asian50.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 73.1% 64.4% 40.6%
$50k – $100k 13.7% 24.1% 31.9%
$100k – $200k 12.6% 10.9% 21.1%
Over $200k 0.6% 0.6% 6.4%
Under $10k 25.2%
$10k–$15k 10.3%
$15k–$25k 14.1%
$25k–$35k 6.4%
$35k–$50k 14.3%
$50k–$75k 8.5%
$75k–$100k 5.0%
$100k–$150k 8.8%
$150k–$200k 5.6%
$200k+ 1.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k25.2%
$10k–$15k10.3%
$15k–$25k14.1%
$25k–$35k6.4%
$35k–$50k14.3%
$50k–$75k8.5%
$75k–$100k5.0%
$100k–$150k8.8%
$150k–$200k5.6%
$200k+1.9%
Median income$25,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 43.7%
$50k–$100k 35.4%
$100k–$150k 13.0%
$150k–$200k 0.9%
$200k–$300k 4.7%
$300k–$500k 1.6%
$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$57,700
Median rent / month$550
Owner occupied83.8%
Renter occupied16.2%
Vacant31.8%
Single-family detached86.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes12.5%
Median rooms4.0
Avg household size (owned)3.71

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20199.2%
2000–200915.2%
1990–199913.7%
1980–198930.4%
1970–197917.4%
1960–196911.6%
1950–19592.4%
1940–19490.2%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)20.6%
1 bedroom14.3%
2 bedrooms26.9%
3 bedrooms24.6%
4 bedrooms9.2%
5+ bedrooms4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle11.4%
1 vehicle32.4%
2 vehicles37.1%
3 or more19.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.3%
Electricity5.0%
Propane / LP gas2.4%
Wood88.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13535.8%
Cohabiting couple349.0%
Male householder, no spouse7820.7%
Female householder, no spouse13034.5%
Households with children under 188422.3%
Households with seniors (65+)13235.0%
Average household size3.82

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married60.7%49.3%
Married29.0%30.7%
Separated1.2%1.3%
Widowed6.7%15.1%
Divorced2.4%3.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.2%
Some HS, no diploma 11.7%
HS graduate 38.4%
Some college, no degree 27.0%
Associate's degree 5.1%
Bachelor's degree 3.5%
Graduate / professional 2.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher76.1%
Bachelor's or higher5.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool155.9%
Kindergarten155.9%
Elementary school11645.3%
High school7228.1%
College / grad school3814.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.4%
Retail trade 16.5%
Construction 14.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 13.7%
Transportation & utilities 7.5%
Agriculture & mining 6.0%
Professional & management 5.2%
Manufacturing 4.5%
Public administration 4.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts8.0%
Service33.9%
Sales & office19.2%
Natural resources & construction16.2%
Production & transportation22.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector70.3%
Government28.4%
Self-employed1.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone88.5%
Carpool3.7%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.5%
Work from home6.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)57.6

Poverty

All people 36.1%
Under 18 years 42.0%
18 and over 34.8%
Married-couple families 34.8%
Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security37.1%
Retirement income16.2%
Supplemental Security18.3%
Cash public assistance1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP32.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.9%
High blood pressure36.8%
High cholesterol28.8%
Diabetes19.2%
Heart disease9.6%
Stroke6.6%
Asthma14.2%
Arthritis25.8%
Kidney disease5.0%
Pulmonary disease12.1%
Cancer5.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking30.2%
Binge drinking14.2%
No physical activity29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep39.4%
Depression21.6%
Fair or poor health29.9%
Poor mental health22.1%
Poor physical health20.0%
No health insurance17.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)70.2%
Visited dentist43.7%
Cholesterol screening85.0%
Teeth loss31.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans262.2%
Disability%
Any disability10.6%
Under 181.5%
18–64 years7.6%
65 and over38.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance15.6%
Public insurance48.1%
No insurance38.3%
Uninsured under 1931.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,36594.8%
Spanish20114.7%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,440100.0%
Born in same state1,440100.0%
Born in different state40027.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian70.5%
AncestryCount%
French30.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access26.2%
Internet access40.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 86544

What city is ZIP code 86544 in?

ZIP code 86544 is primarily assigned to Red Valley, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 86544 in?

ZIP code 86544 falls within Apache County, Arizona.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86544?

36% of residents in ZIP code 86544 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 86544?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 86544 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 86544 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 86544 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 86544 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 86544 in?

ZIP code 86544 observes the MST timezone.

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