85901 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 85901, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

85901 is a zip code in Apache County and Navajo County, Arizona, which covers Eagar-Springerville CCD, St. Johns CCD, and Snowflake, with a total population of 18,855 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 85901 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 85901.

The estimated population of people living in 85901 is 18,855, with a median age of 46.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 85901 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,855
+2.38%
+3.15%
2020
18,416
+1.77%
-
2019
18,096
 -1.35% -
2018
18,344
+0.36%
-
2017
18,279
 - -

Population of 85901 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 85901 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
74.9%
79.2%
 -5.43%
Black/African American
0.6%
0.6%
 0.00%
Native
2.1%
2.6%
 -19.23%
Hispanic
19.6%
15.5%
 +26.45%
Asian
0.5%
0.6%
 -16.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.4%
 +57.14%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 85901 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 85901 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 85901 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 85901 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.6 -1.06% 45.8 +3.39% 47.5 -3.46%
2020 47.1 +1.95% 44.3 +0.91% 49.2 +3.14%
2019 46.2 +1.76% 43.9 +3.05% 47.7 +0.21%
2018 45.4 +10.73% 42.6 +6.23% 47.6 +9.68%
2017 41 - 40.1 - 43.4 -

The median age of the 85901 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 85901 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,123 +19.94% 1,077 +24.04% 1,358 1,334
10 to 19 1,445 -38.18% 1,311 -2.61% 961 1,215
20 to 29 908 -4.6% 944 -8.45% 860 864
30 to 39 1,008 -13.93% 1,138 -33.51% 865 797
40 to 49 815 +27.69% 698 +22.03% 1,053 861
50 to 59 1,095 -2.94% 1,329 -3.18% 1,049 1,278
60 to 69 1,356 +7.2% 1,467 +8.19% 1,446 1,567
70+ 1,250 +32.55% 1,315 +28.02% 1,688 1,659

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 85901 zip code is $52,531.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 85901.

  • Under 25
    $26,442.00
  • 25 to 44
    $49,500.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,202.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,034.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 85901 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 85901, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 85901 is currently $67,941.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.04% of households in 85901 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 85901 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.07%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.98%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.07%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.42%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.32%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.10%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.04%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 85901 is $27,250.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 85901 by the total population of 85901.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 85901 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 85901 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    12.01%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.02%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.65%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.21%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.12%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 85901 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 85901 zip over the age of 16 is 15,034.

Of those people, a total of 50.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 85901 is 46.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 85901 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,047 31.60% 10.00%
20 to 24 years 762 88.20% 3.90%
25 to 29 years 962 84.10% 7.30%
30 to 34 years 800 68.80% 11.60%
35 to 44 years 1,776 83.60% 4.40%
45 to 54 years 2,097 72.20% 9.80%
55 to 59 years 1,230 65.50% 2.90%
60 to 64 years 1,328 51.80% 4.90%
65 to 74 years 3,132 18.90% 7.60%
75 years and over 1,900 4.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 85901. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 13,105 50.30% 6.40%
Black or African American 74 66.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 396 56.80% 7.10%
Asian 99 100.00% 28.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 642 50.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 718 32.60% 12.40%
Hispanic or Latino 2,250 51.60% 6.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,088 49.40% 5.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 85901 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 85901 is 7,024, with median earnings of $32,951.00.

Women in 85901 are earning approximately 75.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,024 $32,951.00
Male 3,856 $37,687.00
Female 3,168 $28,344.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 85901 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 600 $51,667.00
Business and Financial 315 $41,301.00
Computer and Mathematical 112 $42,098.00
Architecture and Engineering 68 $101,364.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 30 $0.00
Community and Social Service 102 $29,250.00
Legal 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 508 $37,563.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 85 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 586 $57,756.00
Healthcare Support 144 $26,944.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 83 $19,528.00
Law Enforcement 61 $74,020.00
Food Preparation and Serving 272 $8,056.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 376 $27,391.00
Personal Care and Service 195 $25,170.00
Sales 875 $28,185.00
Office and Administrative Support 721 $24,927.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 120 $25,924.00
Construction and Extraction 497 $30,829.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 394 $41,154.00
Production 246 $20,530.00
Transportation and Material Moving 243 $53,403.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 85901 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 85901.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 379 $55,107.00 221 $51,583.00
Business and Financial 91 $98,625.00 224 $34,423.00
Computer and Mathematical 94 $42,098.00 18 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 68 $101,364.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 33 $0.00 69 $42,768.00
Legal 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 160 $45,613.00 348 $25,357.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 34 $51,389.00 51 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 113 $106,701.00 473 $37,089.00
Healthcare Support 53 $22,313.00 91 $27,083.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 83 $19,528.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 61 $74,020.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 93 $6,995.00 179 $9,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 273 $31,477.00 103 $16,036.00
Personal Care and Service 10 $0.00 185 $16,250.00
Sales 436 $29,643.00 439 $25,144.00
Office and Administrative Support 124 $43,194.00 597 $24,473.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 120 $25,924.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 465 $30,445.00 32 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 394 $41,154.00 0 $0.00
Production 154 $22,273.00 92 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 243 $53,403.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,494 households in 85901, with an average household size of 2.51 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,264 families living in the 85901 zip code with an average family size of 2.95 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 85901:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,250 334 680 2,230
Average Household Size 2.89 3.58 3.66 1.26
Total Families 4,250 334 680 0
Average Household Size 2.88 3.13 3.28 0

Poverty

Of the 5,264 families living in 85901, 10.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 85901:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,946 housing units in 85901.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,494 62.73%
Vacant 4,452 37.27%

14.61% of the total 11,946 housing units in 85901 are rental units. This is approximately 1,745 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,502 are occupied by the owner - or 46.06% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 85901 is $945.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 85901 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    247
  • Less than $500
    210
  • $500 to $999
    870
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    510
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    155
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 85901 is $193,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 85901 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    506
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    536
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,026
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    739
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,264
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,163
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    228
  • $1,000,000 or more
    40

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 85901. The chart below shows the number of properties in 85901 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    41
  • 1950 to 1959
    253
  • 1960 to 1969
    377
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,930
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,075
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,329
  • 2000 to 2009
    4,554
  • 2010 to 2013
    377
  • 2014 or later
    10

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 85901 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    136
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,286
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,134
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,938

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 85901 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 85901 that commute to work in a particular way.

21 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 85901.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    331
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,167
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,258
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    875
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    811
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    159
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    783
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    32
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    192
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    231
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    392
  • 90 or more minutes
    70

Summary

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