| City: | Bylas, Arizona |
| County: | Graham County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:19:14 AM |
| Population: | 2,104 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 928 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.0770, -110.2527 |
| Land Area: | 381.823 sq mi |
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Bylas sits on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation in Graham County, Arizona. Of the 2,104 residents, 2,077 are Native American, making this 99% Apache. This community spans 369 square miles of high desert terrain, where PO Boxes aren't a convenience but the only way to receive mail.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. No street delivery exists across the entire 369 square mile territory. The Bylas post office maintains 466 PO Boxes for 498 households, a 94% adoption rate that comes close to universal coverage. Residents travel from across the community to pick up mail, packages, government documents, and prescriptions.
San Carlos Apache housing follows traditional patterns. The median household size is 4.2 people, with extended families often sharing homes. Median age is 28.6 years, well below the national average of 38. About 73% of homes are owner-occupied, but median home values of $36,700 show limited private real estate markets on tribal trust land.
The economy centers on tribal government and public administration. Of workers, 139 are employed in public administration, many working for tribal government offices. Another 100 work in agriculture, 145 in education and healthcare, and 311 in transportation and utilities. Median household income is $42,670, with per capita income at $14,750. About 31% of workers drive alone to work, while another 33% use public transit or carpool.
Highway Contract Route delivery serves a single location on East US Highway 70, the main corridor through the reservation. Otherwise, the addressing infrastructure consists of one highway and PO Boxes. That's it. There are no numbered streets, no residential delivery routes, and no carrier infrastructure outside the post office itself.
Standard Format:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [Number]
Bylas, AZ 85530PO Box is required for all residential mail in this community.
Addressing infrastructure consists solely of US Highway 70 and PO Boxes, with no local street network.
ZIP Code 85530 has 2,104 residents and 498 households (average 4.22 persons per household). The median age is 28.6 years, significantly younger than the state (38.9) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (98.7%, much higher than the state average of 4.5% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1%, 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: | 2,104Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,967Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $38,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 498Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $23,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.22Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.27Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,559 | 1,663 | 1,688 | 1,734 | 1,989 | 1,988 | 1,942 | 1,824 | 1,771 | 1,508 | 1,514 | 1,777 | 2,063 | 1,967 |
| Decennial Census | 2,069 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,104 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 28.6
Male Median Age: 29.1
Female Median Age: 28
| 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 | 98 | 84 | 113 | 86 | 72 | 87 | 89 | 71 | 53 | 45 | 43 | 60 | 40 | 40 | 31 | 9 | 5 | 7 |
| Female | 109 | 86 | 112 | 105 | 79 | 80 | 77 | 63 | 61 | 38 | 55 | 77 | 33 | 42 | 30 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Total | 207 | 170 | 225 | 191 | 151 | 167 | 166 | 134 | 114 | 83 | 98 | 137 | 73 | 82 | 61 | 21 | 11 | 13 |
| White: | 11 | 0.52% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.09% |
| Hispanic:* | 23 | 1.09% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2,077 | 98.25% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.05% |
| Total: | 2,114 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,033 | 49.10% | 29.1 years |
| Females: | 1,071 | 50.90% | 28.0 years |
| Total: | 2,104 | 100% | 28.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,967 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 1,967 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,967 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $38,750, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $20,000 (106.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,125. Family households earn a median of $50,250 versus $10,662 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,588). By gender, male median income is $55,250 and female is $47,000, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $8,250 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 40.0%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 27.2%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (27.1%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $18,750 | $23,281 | $23,214 | $23,304 | $24,236 | $23,333 | $28,250 | $28,500 | $30,625 | $34,107 | $37,564 | $41,339 | $42,670 | $38,750 |
| Median Family Income | $37,679 | $37,083 | $33,190 | $29,779 | $27,798 | $30,109 | $31,765 | $32,179 | $34,875 | $0 | $44,194 | $49,063 | $49,737 | $50,250 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $8,295 | $8,030 | $9,310 | $14,500 | $13,214 | $8,790 | $10,592 | $10,156 | $11,544 | $12,917 | $14,444 | $28,384 | $24,097 | $10,662 |
| Median Male Income | $24,861 | $27,059 | $26,028 | $26,328 | $0 | $26,023 | $29,219 | $30,956 | $31,813 | $36,161 | $38,310 | $42,500 | $43,421 | $55,250 |
| Median Female Income | $39,205 | $52,679 | $32,969 | $31,250 | $0 | $28,625 | $26,389 | $29,375 | $28,558 | $27,981 | $28,750 | $40,625 | $45,898 | $47,000 |
| Employed: | 413 | 29.13% |
| Unemployed: | 154 | 10.86% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 851 | 60.01% |
| Total: | 1,418 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 78 | 18.89% |
| Service: | 96 | 23.24% |
| Sales and Office: | 51 | 12.35% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 112 | 27.12% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 76 | 18.40% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 413 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $23,200, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $37,500 (61.78%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,100. The median gross rent is $354, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $85 (31.60%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.17% (19.67% with a mortgage, 80.33% free-and-clear) and renters 20.83% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.79%, 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 | $60,700 | $59,600 | $62,000 | $60,400 | $51,300 | $33,600 | $28,500 | $29,000 | $30,300 | $34,300 | $33,900 | $34,500 | $36,700 | $23,200 |
| Less than $500: | 65 | 58.56% |
| $500 to $999: | 22 | 19.82% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 24 | 21.62% |
| Total: | 111 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $269 | $273 | $229 | $271 | $330 | $336 | $384 | $362 | $364 | $380 | $0 | $282 | $320 | $354 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 83 | 15.57% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 339 | 63.60% |
| Renter Occupied: | 111 | 20.83% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 533 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 533 | 92.21% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 45 | 7.79% |
| Total Housing Units: | 578 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 503 | 87.02% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 75 | 12.98% |
| Total Housing Units: | 578 | 100% |
In 2024, 2.90% 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 78.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 14.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 32.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 57.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 37.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 1.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.90 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (46.78%). College enrollment is 0.97%, 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: | 73 | 6.21% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 177 | 15.06% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 549 | 46.72% |
| Some college, no degree: | 264 | 22.47% |
| Associate's degree: | 78 | 6.64% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 34 | 2.89% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,175 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 925 | 78.72% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 34 | 2.89% |
| Private Insurance: | 632 | 31.06% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,124 | 55.23% |
| No Insurance: | 279 | 13.71% |
| Total: | 2,035 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,756 | 86.29% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 34.1% | 37.3% | 40.9% | 47.1% | 54.5% | 54.0% | 42.1% | 44.3% | 36.6% | 20.0% | 25.0% | 30.0% | 35.7% | 37.2% |
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 | 7.80% |
| Kindergarten: | 38 | 7.41% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 240 | 46.78% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 190 | 37.04% |
| College or graduate school: | 5 | 0.97% |
| Total: | 513 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 78 | 15.20% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 468 | 91.23% |
ZIP Code 85530 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: | 475Source: 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 85530 is located in Graham County, Arizona, within the Safford, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40940) and Arizona's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 45,657 people, about 4.61% of whom live in ZIP Code 85530. It covers 381.823 sq mi of land and a water area of 6.283 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Safford, AZSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 40940Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 45,657Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 381.823 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 6.283 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 55039.61 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0408710Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Bylas CDP; ArizonaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 85530 is in the Fort Thomas Unified District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public schools and 1 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. 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 February 1, 2026.