ZIP Code 86538
ZIP / ZCTAPopulation: 1,545
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — 86538
- What is the median household income in 86538?
- The median household income in 86538 is $25,234 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in 86538?
- The poverty rate in 86538 is 35.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in 86538?
- $54,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in 86538?
- The median gross rent in 86538 is $600 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of 86538 residents have a college degree?
- 13.2% of adults in 86538 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,545
Median Income
$25,234
Median Home Value
$54,600
Poverty Rate
35.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
14.0%
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$182 (+0.7%)
Home Value:
+$8,900 (+19.5%)
Poverty Rate:
+6.1 pp (+20.8%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.8 pp (-12%)
Unemployment:
+4.9 pp (+53.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,545
Median Age
33.0
Female
46.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 2.1%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Mexican
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$25,234
±$8,123
Per Capita Income
$47,337
Median Family Income
$34,417
Poverty Rate
35.4%
Child Poverty Rate
50.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
43.2%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
7.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
29.7%
$10–15k
10.1%
$15–25k
9.9%
$25–35k
11.4%
$35–50k
12.3%
$50–75k
13.6%
$75–100k
7.6%
$100–150k
4.7%
$200k+
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
724
Owner-Occupied
75.8%
Renter-Occupied
24.2%
Vacancy Rate
23.6%
Median Home Value
$54,600
Median Gross Rent
$600
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
100.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
13.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
45.8%
$50–100k
42.2%
$100–200k
7.4%
$200–300k
4.5%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
26.7%
$500–1k
45.8%
$1–1.5k
14.2%
$1.5–2k
13.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
9.6%
1 vehicle
50.8%
2 vehicles
27.3%
3+
12.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
59.5%
2–4 units
4.8%
5–19 units
3.7%
20+ units
2.2%
Mobile home
25.6%
Housing Age
1940–1969
1.4%
1970–1999
24.7%
2000–2009
12.6%
2010+
5.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
84.5%
Bachelor's or Higher
13.2%
Graduate Degree
6.7%
Some College / Associate
23.3%
Less Than High School
5.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
40.6%
Unemployment Rate
14.0%
Work from Home
7.2%
Self-Employed
12.3%
Government Workers
52.1%
Private For-Profit
35.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
51.4%
Public Admin
8.0%
Arts/Entmt.
7.3%
Retail
6.8%
Construction
6.5%
Transportation
5.0%
Prof. Services
4.0%
Finance
2.8%
Manufacturing
2.5%
Agriculture
2.5%
Information
1.8%
Occupation
Management
38.8%
Sales
22.1%
Food Prep
20.8%
Construction
11.0%
Production
7.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
27.6 min
Drove Alone
82.0%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
0.3%
Work from Home
7.2%
Walked
10.5%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
553
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
23.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
10.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.6%
5–9
6.6%
10–14
12.0%
15–19
9.3%
20–24
7.4%
25–34
11.3%
35–44
12.8%
45–54
10.9%
55–64
6.0%
65–74
8.5%
75–84
6.8%
85+
2.8%
Under 18: 28.2%
Working age (18–64): 71.8%
65 and over: 10.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.0%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
28.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
2.3%
With a Disability
5.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
60.0%
Uninsured
40.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
29.8%
Has a Computer
58.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
97.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023