| City: | Cibecue, Arizona |
| City Alias: | Show Low |
| County: | Navajo County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:20:45 AM |
| Population: | 1,915 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 928 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.1542, -110.5129 |
| Land Area: | 347.412 sq mi |
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Cibecue sits on the White Mountain Apache Reservation in east-central Arizona, one of the most remote communities in the American Southwest. Of the 1,915 residents, 97% are Native American (1,860 people), making this one of the largest Apache communities with PO Box-classified mail service. Spread across 392 square miles of mountainous terrain, the community has just one named street in postal records (S Cooley Rd), showing how sparse formal addressing is across the reservation.
The Cibecue Community Post Office maintains 322 PO Boxes for 447 households, a 72% adoption rate that's high but not universal. That's unusual for tribal lands. Most reservation communities have PO Box Only Zones where boxes are the only option. Here, there's one city carrier route serving some addresses. Still, most residents rely on PO Boxes because homes are scattered across vast distances and many don't have standard street addresses.
Household size tells the story of extended family living. With 4.3 people per household, Cibecue families are nearly twice the national average. Multi-generational homes are common on the reservation. Median age is 26.6 years, younger than most rural Arizona communities, with a population that includes both young families and elders.
Economic life centers on public administration. Of working residents, 353 people (about 30% of the workforce) work in government, mostly for the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Another 250 work in transportation, warehousing, and utilities. Median household income is $21,212, and per capita income is $11,955, showing the economic challenges facing reservation communities. Educational attainment stands at just 1.6% with bachelor's degrees or higher, compared to Arizona's 30%.
The post office is a lifeline. It's where residents get prescriptions, government documents, tribal mail, and packages. Across 392 square miles of rugged terrain, this single postal facility connects the community to the outside world. The mailing alias "Show Low" appears in records, likely for administrative routing purposes, but Cibecue is the correct and recognized name for this Apache community.
Only one street appears in postal records across 392 square miles, demonstrating the minimal formal addressing infrastructure on reservation land.
ZIP Code 85911 has 1,915 residents and 447 households (average 4.28 persons per household). The median age is 26.6 years, significantly younger than the state (38.9) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (97.1%, 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: | 1,915Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,273Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $25,510Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 447Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $101,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.28Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.78Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,813 | 1,753 | 1,546 | 1,914 | 1,979 | 2,216 | 2,293 | 2,222 | 2,209 | 1,864 | 1,432 | 1,506 | 2,334 | 2,273 |
| Decennial Census | 1,800 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,915 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 26.6
Male Median Age: 26.6
Female Median Age: 26.7
| 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 | 102 | 97 | 84 | 81 | 70 | 83 | 58 | 59 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 35 | 50 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Female | 109 | 119 | 104 | 84 | 57 | 83 | 80 | 61 | 50 | 36 | 46 | 47 | 41 | 27 | 25 | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Total | 211 | 216 | 188 | 165 | 127 | 166 | 138 | 120 | 94 | 82 | 94 | 82 | 91 | 55 | 43 | 25 | 5 | 13 |
| White: | 15 | 0.78% |
| Black: | 4 | 0.21% |
| Hispanic:* | 22 | 1.14% |
| Asian: | 20 | 1.04% |
| American Indian: | 1,860 | 96.72% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.10% |
| Total: | 1,923 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 921 | 48.09% | 26.6 years |
| Females: | 994 | 51.91% | 26.7 years |
| Total: | 1,915 | 100% | 26.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,270 | 99.87% |
| 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: | 3 | 0.13% |
| Total Population: | 2,273 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,270 | 99.87% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3 | 0.13% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $25,510, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $666 (2.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,965. Family households earn a median of $26,964 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $26,964). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $68,681, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $68,681 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 45.7%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.9%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.4%).
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 | $24,844 | $17,083 | $9,754 | $12,031 | $17,721 | $15,833 | $16,638 | $17,262 | $14,545 | $15,385 | $17,896 | $18,917 | $21,212 | $25,510 |
| Median Family Income | $24,602 | $25,921 | $22,969 | $25,134 | $22,167 | $22,279 | $21,094 | $22,548 | $19,306 | $17,546 | $18,864 | $21,920 | $26,806 | $26,964 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $4,257 | $3,958 | $4,400 | $4,352 | $7,083 | $5,592 | $6,806 | $7,804 | $7,813 | $8,693 | $15,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $33,589 | $34,091 | $35,800 | $25,333 | $20,909 | $25,789 | $26,000 | $31,875 | $34,063 | $45,278 | $47,917 | $50,735 | $63,189 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $24,438 | $25,625 | $25,000 | $21,944 | $16,607 | $23,750 | $22,000 | $20,375 | $21,023 | $33,875 | $0 | $27,500 | $65,404 | $68,681 |
| Employed: | 607 | 39.78% |
| Unemployed: | 90 | 5.90% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 829 | 54.33% |
| Total: | 1,526 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 203 | 33.44% |
| Service: | 180 | 29.65% |
| Sales and Office: | 117 | 19.28% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 61 | 10.05% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 46 | 7.58% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 607 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $101,800, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $27,300 (36.64%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $42,000. The median gross rent is $909, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $422 (86.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $414. Of occupied housing, owners make up 42.70% (12.92% with a mortgage, 87.08% free-and-clear) and renters 57.30% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.37%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $74,500 | $60,300 | $57,100 | $32,400 | $37,500 | $43,800 | $53,900 | $55,200 | $59,800 | $0 | $59,200 | $74,100 | $53,400 | $101,800 |
| Less than $500: | 62 | 19.25% |
| $500 to $999: | 104 | 32.30% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 50 | 15.53% |
| $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: | 106 | 32.92% |
| Total: | 322 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $487 | $550 | $525 | $523 | $523 | $525 | $510 | $513 | $495 | $543 | $536 | $548 | $659 | $909 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 31 | 5.52% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 209 | 37.19% |
| Renter Occupied: | 322 | 57.30% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 562 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 562 | 89.63% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 65 | 10.37% |
| Total Housing Units: | 627 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 561 | 89.47% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 66 | 10.53% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 627 | 100% |
In 2024, 1.80% 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 71.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 27.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 25.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 51.20%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 64.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 6.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.40 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (61.94%). College enrollment is 0.00%, 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: | 20 | 1.58% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 346 | 27.33% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 576 | 45.50% |
| Some college, no degree: | 272 | 21.48% |
| Associate's degree: | 29 | 2.29% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 23 | 1.82% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,266 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 900 | 71.09% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 23 | 1.82% |
| Private Insurance: | 568 | 24.11% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,163 | 49.36% |
| No Insurance: | 625 | 26.53% |
| Total: | 2,356 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,731 | 73.47% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 56.2% | 53.2% | 60.5% | 59.7% | 58.6% | 53.0% | 58.2% | 58.2% | 58.6% | 59.9% | 64.5% | 72.5% | 63.0% | 64.6% |
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: | 24 | 3.58% |
| Kindergarten: | 75 | 11.19% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 415 | 61.94% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 156 | 23.28% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 670 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 99 | 14.78% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 646 | 96.42% |
ZIP Code 85911 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: | 341Source: 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 85911 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 1.78% of whom live in ZIP Code 85911. It covers 347.412 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.025 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: | 347.412 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.025 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: | 0413400Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Cibecue CDP; ArizonaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 85911 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 February 1, 2026.