| City: | Show Low, Arizona |
| County: | Navajo County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:20:45 AM |
| Population: | 16 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 928 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.2743, -110.1868 |
| Land Area: | 228.569 sq mi |
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Show Low's 85902 ZIP is a downtown post office serving the greater White Mountains region of eastern Arizona. Located on Deuce of Clubs, the town's iconic main street, this PO Box-only ZIP exists within the larger 85901 delivery area. Only 16 residents live within its tiny Census boundary, but the post office maintains 1,263 PO Boxes for the surrounding community.
The extreme PO Box adoption rate tells the real story. With 1,263 boxes and just 5 local households, this post office serves people from across the region. Show Low sits at 6,300 feet elevation in Navajo County, where the White Mountain Apache Reservation borders the town. Many reservation residents and rural mountain dwellers use this post office as their mailing address.
Of the 16 people counted in this ZCTA, 12 are Native American (75%). The median age of 65.3 years suggests retirees living near the post office. This isn't a residential ZIP code. It's a service point. The 304 businesses registered here and 166 jobs confirm the commercial character of this downtown location.
The street name "Deuce of Clubs" preserves Show Low's origin story. In 1876, two ranchers played a card game for ownership of the land. When one drew the deuce of clubs, he won the hand and said "Show low it is." That quirky bit of Arizona history lives on in the main street's name and the town itself.
The only street is W Deuce of Clubs, Show Low's main street and the post office address. Named after the 1876 poker game that determined the town's ownership.
ZIP Code 85902 has 16 residents and 5 households (average 3.20 persons per household). The median age is 65.3 years, significantly older than the state (38.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 18.8% male and 81.3% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (75.0%, much higher than the state average of 4.5% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (25.0%, much lower than the state average of 60.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, 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%).
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| 2020 Population: | 16Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 5Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.20Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.20Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 16 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 65.3
Male Median Age: 81.5
Female Median Age: 38.9
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| White: | 4 | 25.00% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 12 | 75.00% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 16 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 3 | 18.75% | 81.5 years |
| Females: | 13 | 81.25% | 38.9 years |
| Total: | 16 | 100% | 65.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2 | 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: | 2 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 2 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 2 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2 | 100.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 2 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 2 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 2 | 100.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 2 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 85902 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 183 people with an annual payroll of $9,279,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 4,291Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 15Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,358,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $9,279,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 183Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 85902 is located in Navajo County, Arizona, within the Show Low, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 43320) and Arizona's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 107,449 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 85902. It covers 228.569 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.003 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Show Low, AZSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 43320Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 107,449Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 228.569 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.003 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7838.12 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0466470Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Show Low city; ArizonaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 85902 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.