85930 Mcnary, AZ - Serving the White Mountain Apache Community

ZIP Code 85930, Mcnary

Tribal

LocationApache County, AZ

Area175.0 sq mi

Population1,122

Households259

PO Boxes214 (83% adoption)

Median Age24.3 years (Young)

Seasonal Housing16%

Also Known AsHawley Lake

ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004

Key Facts

This is a PO Box Only Zone and there's no alternative mail delivery across the 175 square mile territory on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation
With 1,061 of 1,122 residents identifying as Native American, this is 95% Indigenous and serves the White Mountain Apache community
The post office maintains 214 PO Boxes for 259 households, an 83% adoption rate showing near-universal reliance on PO Box mail
Average household size is 4.33 people, more than double the national average, indicating extended family structures common in Apache communities
Of employed residents, 278 work in public administration (tribal government, BIA, Indian Health Service) and 185 work in education and healthcare

Community Overview

McNary sits within the Fort Apache Indian Reservation in east-central Arizona, serving the White Mountain Apache community. Of the 1,122 residents here, 1,061 are Native American, making this 95% Indigenous. The post office serves as a critical link to government services, healthcare, and commerce across 175 square miles of mountainous terrain.

Why PO Boxes Are Essential

This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The McNary post office maintains 214 PO Boxes for 259 occupied homes, giving an adoption rate of 83%. Mail doesn't arrive by carrier. Residents travel to the post office to collect packages, prescriptions, government documents, and other mail. General Delivery service is available for those without boxes.

Population and Demographics

Families here are larger than typical American households. With 1,122 people living in 259 homes, that's 4.33 people per household. Extended family structures are common in Apache communities, where multiple generations often share housing. The median age is 24.3 years, indicating a young population with many children.

Geographic Context

The alternative mailing name Hawley Lake appears in USPS records but isn't valid for mail delivery. Hawley Lake is a nearby recreation area on the reservation, and the association shows the broader region this post office serves. Street names in the ZIP+4 data include nature-focused names like Timber Ridge Road and Pine Forest Drive, plus county roads numbered in the N-series typical of Apache County.

Economic Context

Government work dominates the local economy. Of the employed residents, 278 work in public administration. That's the tribal government, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Health Service, and reservation schools. Another 185 work in education and healthcare. The median household income is $62,813, and 29% of workers commute by carpool, common in rural areas where family members share vehicles for the drive to work.

Mailing to McNary

All mail must be addressed to PO Boxes or General Delivery. Street addresses don't work for mail delivery in this ZIP code. Use this format:

Recipient Name
PO Box [number]
McNary, AZ 85930

For those without a PO Box:

Recipient Name
General Delivery
McNary, AZ 85930

Street Name Patterns

Nature Names County Roads

Street names mix nature themes (Timber Ridge, Pine Forest) with numbered county roads typical of Apache County rural addressing.

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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 85930 has 1,122 residents and 259 households (average 4.33 persons per household). The median age is 24.3 years, significantly younger than the state (38.9) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.2% male and 49.8% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (94.6%, much higher than the state average of 4.5% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	1,122Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	1,374Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	8.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$54,250Source: Census ACS

Households:	259Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$64,600Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	4.33Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.74Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	600	725	948	1,081	1,255	1,226	1,340	1,337	1,319	1,444	1,526	1,360	1,436	1,374
Decennial Census	1,086	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	1,122	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 24.3

Male Median Age: 24.8

Female Median Age: 23.6

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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	54	60	65	59	46	45	23	40	26	29	21	28	32	14	2	13	2	4
Female	48	54	70	62	56	29	34	32	36	20	26	27	14	24	13	4	6	4
Total	102	114	135	121	102	74	57	72	62	49	47	55	46	38	15	17	8	8

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	21	1.83%
Black:	3	0.26%
Hispanic:*	51	4.45%
Asian:	1	0.09%
American Indian:	1,061	92.66%
Hawaiian:	1	0.09%
Other:	7	0.61%
Total:	1,145	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	563	50.18%	24.8 years
Females:	559	49.82%	23.6 years
Total:	1,122	100%	24.3 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	1,361	99.05%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	4	0.29%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	9	0.66%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	0	0.66%
Total Population:	1,374	100%
Total Native Population:	1,365	99.34%
Total Foreign-born Population:	9	0.66%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $54,250, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $8,673 (19.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,625. Family households earn a median of $52,000 versus $38,125 for nonfamily households (a difference of $13,875). By gender, male median income is $36,875 and female is $36,033, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $842 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 51.5%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.2%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$45,577	$49,107	$37,500	$40,893	$39,083	$33,750	$27,422	$30,250	$45,625	$53,333	$52,976	$58,854	$62,813	$54,250
Median Family Income	$46,154	$49,375	$32,321	$39,667	$37,750	$29,688	$25,833	$29,625	$38,056	$69,583	$43,250	$60,417	$73,036	$52,000
Median NonFamily Income	$35,625	$36,250	$40,625	$57,625	$0	$0	$27,639	$23,750	$29,318	$28,828	$37,083	$57,969	$60,324	$38,125
Median Male Income	$55,288	$49,500	$48,523	$41,667	$37,813	$31,944	$28,088	$26,579	$28,309	$33,750	$31,076	$38,000	$55,625	$36,875
Median Female Income	$42,083	$41,250	$37,969	$35,417	$31,389	$30,536	$28,250	$30,000	$32,596	$35,000	$35,833	$34,583	$35,714	$36,033

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	417	45.18%
Unemployed:	58	6.28%
Not In Labor Force:	448	48.54%
Total:	923	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	161	38.61%
Service:	145	34.77%
Sales and Office:	42	10.07%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	32	7.67%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	37	8.87%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	417	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $64,600, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $37,100 (134.91%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $52,400. The median gross rent is $523, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is down $145 (21.71%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $33. Of occupied housing, owners make up 59.57% (61.82% with a mortgage, 38.18% free-and-clear) and renters 40.43% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.56%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$27,500	$46,700	$62,100	$66,400	$84,400	$84,200	$88,000	$96,800	$117,000	$93,400	$93,600	$86,800	$0	$64,600

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	45	40.18%
$500 to $999:	53	47.32%
$1,000 to $1,499:	5	4.46%
$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:	9	8.04%
Total:	112	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$668	$613	$623	$645	$647	$624	$600	$567	$556	$436	$487	$713	$813	$523

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	102	36.82%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	63	22.74%
Renter Occupied:	112	40.43%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	277	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	277	82.44%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	59	17.56%
Total Housing Units:	336	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	310	92.26%
Multi-Family Units:	5	1.49%
Other Units:	21	6.25%
Total Housing Units:	336	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 5.60% 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 87.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 27.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 16.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 56.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 25.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 10.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 18.50 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 (46.90%). College enrollment is 9.14%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	10	1.64%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	65	10.69%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	229	37.66%
Some college, no degree:	241	39.64%
Associate's degree:	29	4.77%
Bachelor's degree:	25	4.11%
Graduate or professional degree:	9	1.48%
Total:	608	100%
High school or higher:	533	87.66%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	34	5.59%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	229	16.51%
Public Insurance:	779	56.16%
No Insurance:	379	27.33%
Total:	1,387	100%
Has Health Insurance:	1,008	72.67%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	31.1%	31.3%	41.9%	33.8%	38.8%	41.6%	49.6%	40.0%	39.6%	25.3%	29.4%	20.3%	21.1%	25.0%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	23	3.97%
Kindergarten:	18	3.10%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	272	46.90%
High school (grades 9-12):	214	36.90%
College or graduate school:	53	9.14%
Total:	580	100%
Early Childhood:	41	7.07%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	504	86.90%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Mcnary, Arizona
Names to Avoid:	Hawley Lake
County:	Apache County
Timezone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	10:20:54 AM
Population:	1,122 [See All]
Area Code:	928
Classification:	PO Box
Coordinates:	34.0445, -109.6904
Land Area:	133.477 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/85930/zip-code-85930.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	1,159Source: 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

CBSA Name:	--Source: Census
CBSA Number:	--Source: Census
CBSA Type:	--Source: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	0Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	133.477 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.698 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:	0443430Source: Census
Place Name:	McNary CDP; ArizonaSource: Census

ZIP Code 85930 in Mcnary, AZ

85930 Mcnary, AZ - Serving the White Mountain Apache Community

ZIP Code 85930, Mcnary

Key Facts

Community Overview

Why PO Boxes Are Essential

Population and Demographics

Geographic Context

Economic Context

Mailing to McNary

Street Name Patterns

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 85930

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 85930

Sources & References