86540 ZIP Code, Nazlini, AZ
86540 is a ZIP code in Nazlini, Arizona in Apache County. It covers 241 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 86511, 86504 and 86503. 1,220 people live here in 337 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (77%). Median household income is $24,271, well below the Arizona median of $79,964; the median age is 27.2, younger than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Nazlini, AZ
- County: Apache County
- Land area: 241 sq mi
- Population: 1,220
- Median household income: $24,271
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,220 |
| Households | 337 |
| Median household income | $24,271 |
| Income per person | $11,448 |
| Median age | 27.2 |
| Homeowners | 77.2% |
| Median home value | $30,500 |
| Median rent | $520 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.7% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 40.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 38.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 1.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 51.4% |
| Broadband internet | 46.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 60.8% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 28.8% |
| $10–15K | 9.5% |
| $15–25K | 12.8% |
| $25–35K | 10.1% |
| $35–50K | 11.6% |
| $50–75K | 7.4% |
| $75–100K | 11.0% |
| $100–150K | 3.6% |
| $150–200K | 5.3% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 17.5% |
| 10–19 | 19.0% |
| 20–24 | 8.4% |
| 25–34 | 13.3% |
| 35–44 | 10.4% |
| 45–54 | 10.2% |
| 55–64 | 8.8% |
| 65–74 | 8.0% |
| 75+ | 4.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 0.6% |
| Owned outright | 54.3% |
| Rented | 16.3% |
| Vacant | 28.8% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 87.1% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.6% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 12.3% |
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 86511 — St. Michaels CDP, AZ (14.5 mi)
- 86504 — Fort Defiance CDP, AZ (17.9 mi)
- 86503 — Chinle CDP, AZ (23.2 mi)
- 86556 — Tsaile CDP, AZ (23.4 mi)
- 87328 — Crystal CDP, NM (23.8 mi)
Areas that include 86540
- Nazlini, AZ ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Apache County ZIP codes — 32 ZIP codes
- Arizona ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 6 of 23: highest share of households with children in Apache County
- No. 3 of 23: lowest median age in Apache County
- No. 5 of 23: fastest population growth in Apache County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 86540, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 86540 in?
- 86540 is a Nazlini, AZ mailing address. By land area, 3% lies inside Nazlini; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 86540 in?
- 86540 is in Apache County.
- What is the population of 86540?
- About 1,220 people (±212), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,099.
- What is the median household income in 86540?
- $24,271 (±$8,750), compared with $79,964 for Arizona as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 86540?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 86540 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 86540?
- The closest, measured center to center: 86511 (14.5 mi, St. Michaels), 86504 (17.9 mi, Fort Defiance), 86503 (23.2 mi, Chinle), 86556 (23.4 mi, Tsaile) and 87328 (23.8 mi, Crystal).
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