| City: | Bapchule, Arizona |
| County: | Pinal County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:17:10 AM |
| Population: | 2,802 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 520 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 32.9890, -111.7568 |
| Land Area: | 75.992 sq mi |
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Bapchule serves the Gila River Indian Community in Pinal County, Arizona. Of the 2,802 residents, 96% are Native American (2,676 people), making this one of Arizona's most homogeneous tribal communities with PO Box-only mail service. The ZIP was introduced in June 2009 to serve this community across 44 square miles of reservation land.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The post office maintains 705 PO Boxes for 700 households, a near-universal adoption that shows PO Boxes aren't just preferred but required. Limited street addressing infrastructure means nearly every household relies on a box at the Bapchule post office.
With a median age of 28.1 years, Bapchule is notably younger than most of Arizona. Household size averages 4.0 people per home, typical of tribal communities where extended families often live together. Of the 717 total housing units, 700 are occupied and 548 are owner-occupied, showing residential stability. Homeownership at 78% is relatively high.
Median household income is $35,958, with per capita income at $15,365. Education levels are lower than state averages, with 11.9% of adults holding bachelor's degrees. Employment patterns show 187 workers in public administration (likely tribal government), 138 in education and healthcare, and 76 in agriculture. The community isn't economically isolated: 261 workers carpool and 97 use public transportation, indicating commutes to nearby cities.
The post office handles limited street delivery along three roads. Pima Road accounts for 44 of the 46 street delivery records, with secondary units marked as "UNIT" rather than traditional apartment numbers. W Casa Blanca Road and W Shade Tree Street have minimal delivery. Most mail goes to PO Boxes at the facility.
Only three streets have mail delivery, with Pima Road handling nearly all street delivery in the community.
ZIP Code 85121 has 2,802 residents and 700 households (average 3.99 persons per household). The median age is 28.1 years, significantly younger than the state (38.9) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.8% male and 54.2% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (95.5%, much higher than the state average of 4.5% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7%, which is much lower than the state average (30.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (4.5%) and national averages (1.1%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 2,802Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,800Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 36.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $31,173Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 700Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.99Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 5.35Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,714 | 3,064 | 3,249 | 3,043 | 2,873 | 2,153 | 2,131 | 1,676 | 1,499 | 1,782 | 2,000 | 1,835 | 2,210 | 2,800 |
| Decennial Census | 2,178 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,802 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 28.1
Male Median Age: 26.8
Female Median Age: 28.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 124 | 152 | 118 | 106 | 102 | 93 | 84 | 86 | 79 | 71 | 51 | 80 | 47 | 29 | 38 | 9 | 10 | 3 |
| Female | 122 | 154 | 145 | 139 | 97 | 133 | 98 | 102 | 74 | 99 | 79 | 87 | 66 | 45 | 47 | 12 | 18 | 3 |
| Total | 246 | 306 | 263 | 245 | 199 | 226 | 182 | 188 | 153 | 170 | 130 | 167 | 113 | 74 | 85 | 21 | 28 | 6 |
| White: | 18 | 0.59% |
| Black: | 5 | 0.17% |
| Hispanic:* | 273 | 9.01% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.07% |
| American Indian: | 2,676 | 88.32% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 56 | 1.85% |
| Total: | 3,030 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,282 | 45.75% | 26.8 years |
| Females: | 1,520 | 54.25% | 28.8 years |
| Total: | 2,802 | 100% | 28.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,778 | 99.21% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 22 | 0.79% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 2,800 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,800 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $31,173, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is down $1,850 (5.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,078. Family households earn a median of $30,625 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $30,625). By gender, male median income is $39,078 and female is $32,164, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $6,914 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 45.7%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.4%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (28.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $33,023 | $29,565 | $38,670 | $32,891 | $27,500 | $13,153 | $11,636 | $8,939 | $13,095 | $15,583 | $21,912 | $33,566 | $35,958 | $31,173 |
| Median Family Income | $20,369 | $22,750 | $28,478 | $25,662 | $27,375 | $28,292 | $28,875 | $22,000 | $34,107 | $30,625 | $32,194 | $33,750 | $35,313 | $30,625 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $33,214 | $32,054 | $10,000 | $8,438 | $8,438 | $9,167 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $31,458 | $45,365 | $43,784 | $32,917 | $32,052 | $0 | $29,596 | $37,768 | $30,000 | $31,409 | $34,014 | $36,125 | $38,580 | $39,078 |
| Median Female Income | $23,438 | $25,335 | $25,099 | $25,536 | $25,833 | $26,500 | $26,667 | $40,063 | $40,231 | $40,956 | $39,637 | $41,726 | $40,875 | $32,164 |
| Employed: | 878 | 41.40% |
| Unemployed: | 91 | 4.29% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,152 | 54.31% |
| Total: | 2,121 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 244 | 27.79% |
| Service: | 246 | 28.02% |
| Sales and Office: | 157 | 17.88% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 84 | 9.57% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 147 | 16.74% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 878 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $58,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $85,300. The median gross rent is $398, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is down $261 (39.61%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $86. Of occupied housing, owners make up 54.44% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 45.56% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.02%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $58,000 | $63,800 | $62,400 | $61,000 | $57,600 | $51,700 | $0 | $103,800 | $85,300 | $81,900 | $82,800 | $88,300 | $92,700 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 60 | 22.47% |
| $500 to $999: | 31 | 11.61% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 22 | 8.24% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 4 | 1.50% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 150 | 56.18% |
| Total: | 267 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $659 | $553 | $702 | $737 | $701 | $0 | $892 | $586 | $484 | $486 | $464 | $498 | $460 | $398 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 319 | 54.44% |
| Renter Occupied: | 267 | 45.56% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 586 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 586 | 94.98% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 31 | 5.02% |
| Total Housing Units: | 617 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 587 | 95.14% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 30 | 4.86% |
| Total Housing Units: | 617 | 100% |
In 2024, 6.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 77.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 46.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 28.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 24.90%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 48.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 14.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.50 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (54.80%). College enrollment is 4.45%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 97 | 5.84% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 282 | 16.97% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 659 | 39.65% |
| Some college, no degree: | 424 | 25.51% |
| Associate's degree: | 87 | 5.23% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 113 | 6.80% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,662 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,283 | 77.20% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 113 | 6.80% |
| Private Insurance: | 793 | 28.32% |
| Public Insurance: | 697 | 24.89% |
| No Insurance: | 1,310 | 46.79% |
| Total: | 2,800 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,490 | 53.21% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 52.8% | 54.7% | 45.1% | 52.7% | 48.1% | 48.3% | 50.7% | 59.1% | 47.7% | 33.1% | 38.1% | 34.4% | 38.2% | 48.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 40 | 5.56% |
| Kindergarten: | 21 | 2.92% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 394 | 54.80% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 232 | 32.27% |
| College or graduate school: | 32 | 4.45% |
| Total: | 719 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 61 | 8.48% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 647 | 89.99% |
ZIP Code 85121 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 8,234Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 85121 is located in Pinal County, Arizona, within the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38060) and Arizona's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,192,887 people, about 0.07% of whom live in ZIP Code 85121. It covers 75.992 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.026 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 38060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 4,192,887Source: Census |
| MSA: | Phoenix-Mesa, AZ MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 75.992 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.026 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7838.12 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | 2009-06Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 85121 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.