| City: | Forest Lakes, Arizona |
| City Alias: | Heber |
| County: | Coconino County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:20:54 AM |
| Population: | 178 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 928 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.4259, -110.9113 |
| Land Area: | 312.69 sq mi |
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Forest Lakes sits in the high country of Arizona's Mogollon Rim, where ponderosa pines give way to vast seasonal retreats. Of the 933 homes here, only 96 are occupied year-round. That's an 88% seasonal vacancy rate. The other 821 homes serve as summer escapes from Phoenix heat, weekend getaways, and retirement properties not yet occupied full-time.
The Forest Lakes Community Post Office maintains 226 PO Boxes for 96 year-round households. That's a 2.35 adoption rate, meaning the post office serves more than twice as many boxes as local homes. People from surrounding areas use this post office, and seasonal homeowners keep boxes active even when they're not in residence. Mail also routes through here for the nearby community of Heber.
With a median age of 62.2 years, this is a retirement and pre-retirement community. The year-round population of 178 lives in an area spanning 294 square miles. Street names tell the story of the setting: Old Rim Road, Elk Drive, Wildcat Road, Mule Springs Trail, Sheep Springs Road, Tall Trees Loop. There's even a street called Vacation Drive.
Rural carrier routes handle most delivery across these mountain roads. Median home values of $412,500 and household incomes of $85,242 show this isn't rustic cabins. These are quality mountain homes serving as seasonal retreats and retirement properties. The population swells dramatically in summer months when seasonal residents arrive to escape lower elevations.
Street names feature the natural setting: wildlife (Elk, Wildcat, Mule Springs, Sheep Springs), forest features (Tall Trees, Little Pine), and seasonal character (Summer Loop, Vacation Drive).
ZIP Code 85931 has 178 residents and 96 households (average 1.85 persons per household). The median age is 62.2 years, significantly older than the state (38.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.2% male and 47.8% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.4%, much higher than the state average of 60.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4%, which is much lower than the state average (30.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 178Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 210Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $87,852Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 96Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $452,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.85Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.45Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 147 | 167 | 151 | 157 | 178 | 179 | 163 | 203 | 186 | 197 | 235 | 233 | 225 | 210 |
| Decennial Census | 207 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 178 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 62.2
Male Median Age: 60.2
Female Median Age: 65.8
| 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 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Female | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 32 | 23 | 13 | 8 | 1 |
| White: | 161 | 87.98% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 15 | 8.20% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 2.73% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 1.09% |
| Total: | 183 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 93 | 52.25% | 60.2 years |
| Females: | 85 | 47.75% | 65.8 years |
| Total: | 178 | 100% | 62.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 208 | 99.05% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2 | 0.95% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 210 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 210 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $87,852, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $55,769 (173.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38,031. 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 narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 23.3%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (44.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $32,083 | $40,250 | $40,250 | $32,143 | $45,500 | $45,156 | $39,286 | $45,208 | $49,821 | $72,813 | $76,220 | $83,629 | $85,242 | $87,852 |
| Median Family Income | $38,409 | $46,375 | $45,556 | $32,679 | $46,806 | $48,750 | $36,477 | $48,056 | $56,458 | $73,080 | $76,463 | $83,629 | $86,129 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,125 | $26,250 | $27,031 | $26,806 | $38,542 | $38,125 | $39,107 | $39,792 | $38,929 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $225,795 | $62,361 | $62,222 | $0 | $0 | $46,667 | $0 | $48,571 | $48,750 | $51,250 | $53,375 | $58,636 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,893 | $43,194 | $45,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 49 | 23.33% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 161 | 76.67% |
| Total: | 210 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 4 | 8.16% |
| Service: | 22 | 44.90% |
| Sales and Office: | 16 | 32.65% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 7 | 14.29% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 49 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $452,800, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $159,600 (54.43%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $114,700. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 89.38% (42.57% with a mortgage, 57.43% free-and-clear) and renters 10.62% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 88.79%, which is much higher than 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 | $293,200 | $315,200 | $305,800 | $269,200 | $275,000 | $288,400 | $282,600 | $275,000 | $338,100 | $355,300 | $382,600 | $382,000 | $412,500 | $452,800 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 12 | 100.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 12 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 43 | 38.05% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 58 | 51.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 12 | 10.62% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 113 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 113 | 11.21% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 895 | 88.79% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,008 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 889 | 88.19% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 119 | 11.81% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,008 | 100% |
In 2024, 56.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 92.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 18.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 95.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 15 | 7.14% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 49 | 23.33% |
| Associate's degree: | 27 | 12.86% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 76 | 36.19% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 43 | 20.48% |
| Total: | 210 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 195 | 92.86% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 119 | 56.67% |
| Private Insurance: | 38 | 15.57% |
| Public Insurance: | 200 | 81.97% |
| No Insurance: | 6 | 2.46% |
| Total: | 244 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 238 | 97.54% |
| 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 7 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 7 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 85931 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 19 people with an annual payroll of $915,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 244Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $97,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $915,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 19Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 85931 is located in Coconino County, Arizona, within the Flagstaff, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 22380) and Arizona's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 134,421 people, about 0.13% of whom live in ZIP Code 85931. It covers 312.69 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.653 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Flagstaff, AZSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 22380Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 134,421Source: Census |
| MSA: | Flagstaff, AZ-UT MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 312.69 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.653 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: | 0424100Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Forest Lakes CDP; ArizonaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 85931 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.