85936 ZIP Code — Saint Johns, AZ

Apache County, Arizona

ZIP code 85936 is located in Saint Johns, Arizona, within Apache County. It covers approximately 1,119.31 square miles and serves a population of 4,162 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) — no DST timezone, served by area code 928.

About ZIP code 85936

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $167,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $84,141.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 85936 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

4,162

population

1,119.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Mountain (MT) — no DST

timezone

85936 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 85936

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 85936. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Johns	Acceptable
Saint Johns	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

85924 Concho (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,162
Population density	4,162 / sq mi
State FIPS	04
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	1,119.31 sq mi
Water area	2.98 sq mi
Latitude	34.5162
Longitude	-109.3150
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	37.3%	64.4%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	44.8%	24.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	10.9%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,162

Population

4,162

People per sq mi

33.6

Median age

$84,141

Median household income

$26,830

Per capita income

$167,200

Median home value

$753

Median monthly rent

83.8%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

1,341

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

110

Under 5

250

5–9

211

301

10–14

256

143

15–19

121

113

20–24

275

25–34

233

289

35–44

244

315

45–54

267

55–59

206

60–64

174

123

65–74

104

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,416	34.0%
18 and over	2,746	66.0%
65 and over	339	8.1%
Median age	33.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.6%

Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

Two or more races 6.9%

Black or African American 6.4%

Other race 6.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,983	63.6%
Hispanic or Latino	530	11.3%
Two or more races	322	6.9%
Black or African American	301	6.4%
Other race	294	6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	262	5.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.3%	64.4%	40.6%
$50k – $100k	44.8%	24.1%	31.9%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	10.9%	21.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.6%	6.4%

Under $10k 11.2%

$15k–$25k 6.1%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 4.9%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 8.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.2%
$15k–$25k	6.1%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	4.9%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	18.4%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	8.5%
Median income	$84,141

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k–$300k 29.3%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$167,200
Median rent / month	$753
Owner occupied	83.8%
Renter occupied	16.2%
Vacant	36.2%
Single-family detached	44.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	50.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.5%
2000–2009	32.3%
1990–1999	17.8%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	21.5%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.5%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	21.3%
3 bedrooms	37.1%
4 bedrooms	23.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	17.5%
2 vehicles	23.2%
3 or more	53.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	20.8%
Propane / LP gas	41.5%
Wood	34.7%
No fuel used	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	549	57.5%
Cohabiting couple	43	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	134	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	229	24.0%
Households with children under 18	367	38.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	211	22.1%
Average household size	3.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.3%	25.9%
Married	45.4%	55.8%
Separated	2.9%	0.0%
Widowed	0.8%	5.0%
Divorced	14.7%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 26.1%

Some college, no degree 38.2%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	3.1%
Kindergarten	83	5.5%
Elementary school	1,008	67.1%
High school	267	17.8%
College / grad school	99	6.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 24.1%

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Public administration 15.4%

Professional & management 13.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Retail trade 6.1%

Information 5.0%

Construction 3.6%

Other services 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	33.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	9.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.8%
Government	32.0%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	15.8%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	12.6

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 5.6%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 87.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.1%
Retirement income	29.1%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	31.7%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	22.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.8%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	22.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	19.9%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	20.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.7%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	15.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	178	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	17.8%
65 and over	74.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.2%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,959	95.1%
Spanish	190	4.8%
Other Indo-European	185	4.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,019	96.6%
Born in same state	3,908	93.9%
Born in different state	2,686	64.5%
Foreign born	111	2.7%
Naturalized citizen	143	3.4%
Not a US citizen	79	55.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	565	13.6%
Arab	311	7.5%
Italian	281	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	85	2%
Irish	11	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	22.9%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 85936

What city is ZIP code 85936 in?

ZIP code 85936 is primarily assigned to Saint Johns, Arizona.

What county is ZIP code 85936 in?

ZIP code 85936 falls within Apache County, Arizona.

Is ZIP code 85936 family-oriented?

34% of residents in ZIP code 85936 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 85936 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 85936 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 85936?

The median home value in ZIP code 85936 is $167,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 85936?

ZIP code 85936 has an estimated population of 4,162 residents, with a density of 4 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 85936 in?

ZIP code 85936 observes the MST timezone.