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ZIP Code 85938

Apache, Arizona

ZCTA 85938

Juniper

ZIP Code 85938 is in the 14th percentile nationally for median income. It also sits in the highest 24% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 35% nationally for median rent.

Median Income

$49,684

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

4.27×

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

70.4

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 85938, in Apache, Arizona.

The basics

Total Population

2,236

Median Age

44.8

Population Density

9.26

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$443

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.21%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,217

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

65%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

38%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

17.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

50.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

14.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

187

Annual Precipitation (in)

11.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.2

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

70.4

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 85938: frequently asked questions

How much is property tax in ZIP Code 85938?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 85938 is $443, an effective rate of 0.21% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 85938 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 85938 cost about 4.27× the median household income, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 85938?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 85938 is $1,217 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 85938?
ZIP Code 85938 has a population of 2,236, about 9.26 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 44.8.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 85938?
ZIP Code 85938 averages 50.2°F year-round, summer highs near 84.3°F, winter lows around 17.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 6.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 85938 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 85938's FEMA National Risk Index score is 70.4 (higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is wildfire.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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