| City: | Nutrioso, Arizona |
| County: | Apache County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:16:27 PM |
| Population: | 481 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 928 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 33.9448, -109.2283 |
| Land Area: | 119.37 sq mi |
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Nutrioso sits in the mountains of eastern Arizona's Apache County, where 481 year-round residents live across 208 square miles of rural territory. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery infrastructure across this remote mountain landscape. The post office maintains 279 PO Boxes for 246 households, with a 1.13 adoption rate that shows some regional service beyond the immediate community.
With a median age of 62.3 years, Nutrioso functions as a retirement and vacation community. Half the homes (299 of 593 total) sit vacant most of the year, used seasonally by owners who escape to cooler elevations. The population is 93% White, with 22% identifying as Hispanic. Of the 246 year-round households, 88% own their homes rather than rent.
The road network includes scattered county roads (County Road N1999, County RD 2130) and US Highway 180, the main corridor through this territory. Rural Route delivery serves a handful of addresses along these roads, but most residents rely on the post office. General Delivery is available for those without a box.
Per capita income of $20,312 fits the pattern of a retirement community on fixed incomes. Median home values of $241,100 are moderate for Arizona but reflect the remote location. The small business presence (9 establishments employing 162 workers) suggests limited local commerce, with residents driving to larger towns for most services.
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Nutrioso, AZ 85932Limited street network with numbered county roads and US Highway 180 as the main corridor through this remote mountain territory.
ZIP Code 85932 has 481 residents and 246 households (average 1.96 persons per household). The median age is 62.3 years, significantly older than the state (38.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 57.2% male and 42.8% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.3%, much higher than the state average of 60.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8%, which is much lower than the state average (30.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 481Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 972Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 246Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $241,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.96Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.94Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 357 | 311 | 325 | 400 | 535 | 456 | 428 | 378 | 367 | 664 | 636 | 722 | 972 |
| Decennial Census | 364 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 481 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 62.3
Male Median Age: 62.3
Female Median Age: 62.2
| 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 | 11 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 34 | 43 | 36 | 18 | 12 | 7 |
| Female | 3 | 7 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 33 | 37 | 11 | 7 | 6 |
| Total | 14 | 27 | 27 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 16 | 26 | 25 | 54 | 76 | 73 | 29 | 19 | 13 |
| White: | 449 | 92.01% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.41% |
| Hispanic:* | 28 | 5.74% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.61% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 1.23% |
| Total: | 488 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 275 | 57.17% | 62.3 years |
| Females: | 206 | 42.83% | 62.2 years |
| Total: | 481 | 100% | 62.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 850 | 87.45% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 122 | 12.55% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 12.55% |
| Total Population: | 972 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 850 | 87.45% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 122 | 12.55% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($76,872), is down $21,607 (100.0%) since 2011 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 well under the state female median ($51,415), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 17.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (57.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $21,607 | $20,926 | $25,085 | $28,750 | $38,026 | $38,833 | $54,395 | $55,060 | $0 | $0 | $88,459 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $53,636 | $55,341 | $25,710 | $27,545 | $29,300 | $0 | $53,871 | $56,607 | $83,750 | $0 | $88,459 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,453 | $18,750 | $21,583 | $60,912 | $0 | $63,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $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 |
| Employed: | 120 | 17.07% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 583 | 82.93% |
| Total: | 703 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 69 | 57.50% |
| Service: | 49 | 40.83% |
| Sales and Office: | 2 | 1.67% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 120 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $241,100, which is far less than the state median ($358,900), is down $27,100 (10.10%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $200,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,431), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (20.00% with a mortgage, 80.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 54.62%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $268,200 | $276,100 | $262,100 | $259,700 | $277,000 | $262,100 | $0 | $445,700 | $441,400 | $193,200 | $376,700 | $0 | $241,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 58 | 20.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 232 | 80.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 290 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 290 | 45.38% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 349 | 54.62% |
| Total Housing Units: | 639 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 452 | 70.74% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 187 | 29.26% |
| Total Housing Units: | 639 | 100% |
In 2023, 17.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (89.10%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.60%). Private coverage is 31.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 81.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 25.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 12.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 25.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. 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): | 270 | 38.41% |
| Some college, no degree: | 313 | 44.52% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 67 | 9.53% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 53 | 7.54% |
| Total: | 703 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 703 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 120 | 17.07% |
| Private Insurance: | 304 | 27.64% |
| Public Insurance: | 796 | 72.36% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,100 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,100 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 37.5% | 39.8% | 38.7% | 24.4% | 23.8% | 22.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 46.6% | 36.5% | 35.7% | 25.2% |
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: | 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 85932 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 167 people with an annual payroll of $7,002,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 278Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,623,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $7,002,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 167Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 85932 is located in Apache County, Arizona, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Arizona's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 85932. It covers 119.37 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.319 sq mi.
| 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: | 119.37 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.319 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: | 0450340Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Nutrioso CDP; ArizonaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 85932 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 February 1, 2026.