| City: | Taylor, Arizona |
| County: | Navajo County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:16:36 PM |
| Population: | 4,213 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 928 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.4253, -110.0707 |
| Land Area: | 53.929 sq mi |
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Taylor sits in Navajo County, Arizona, spanning 51 square miles of high country between the White Mountains and the Mogollon Rim. This town of 4,213 residents is designated a PO Box Only Zone. No alternative mail delivery exists across the entire territory, making the post office at N Main Street the sole mail access point for the community.
The post office maintains 1,594 PO Boxes for 1,393 local households. That's a 114% adoption rate, which means the post office also serves some nearby residents from surrounding areas. With limited rural delivery on just one rural route and one city route covering 130 distinct streets, most residents depend entirely on PO Box service.
Street names tell the story of Taylor's ranching heritage. Major roads include W Papermill Rd (35 delivery points), W Cattle Ln and E Cattle Ln, W Hereford Rd, and S Bourdon Ranch Rd. Nature-inspired streets like W Willow Ln, E Tumbleweed Ln, and W Sunflower Dr mix with numbered grid streets (N Main St, N Centennial Blvd) that mark the town center.
Taylor's economy doesn't fit the typical rural Arizona pattern. The median household income of $81,918 is well above many small Arizona towns. Over a quarter of workers (25.6%) work from home, suggesting a significant remote workforce. Main employment sectors include transportation and warehousing (1,084 workers) and public administration (251 workers), with federal government employing 190 residents.
The community skews slightly younger than many small Arizona towns, with a median age of 34.6 years. Only 3.7% of residents are under 18, while 204 residents (4.8%) are 65 and older. Home ownership is strong at 77.2% (1,075 owner-occupied homes versus 318 rentals). Median home values stand at $291,400.
With 96 business establishments employing 971 people, Taylor serves as a small economic hub for eastern Navajo County. The town's mix of ranching heritage, modern remote work, and transportation employment creates a unique character for this White Mountain community.
Street names blend ranching heritage (Cattle Ln, Hereford Rd, Bourdon Ranch Rd) with nature themes (Willow, Tumbleweed, Sunflower) and a traditional numbered grid downtown.
ZIP Code 85939 has 4,213 residents and 1,393 households (average 3.02 persons per household). The median age is 34.6 years, younger than the state (38.9) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.3% male and 50.7% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (85.1%, much higher than the state average of 60.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.1%, which is much lower than the state average (30.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 4,213Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 3,729Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 78.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $81,918Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1,393Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $291,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.02Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.92Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 4,367 | 4,556 | 4,481 | 4,442 | 4,375 | 4,503 | 4,215 | 4,248 | 4,319 | 4,380 | 3,977 | 3,844 | 3,729 |
| Decennial Census | 4,400 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4,213 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.6
Male Median Age: 32.7
Female Median Age: 36.8
| 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 | 156 | 201 | 204 | 192 | 110 | 114 | 117 | 112 | 107 | 101 | 102 | 119 | 135 | 95 | 65 | 77 | 47 | 24 |
| Female | 128 | 221 | 177 | 190 | 100 | 115 | 106 | 111 | 119 | 114 | 92 | 128 | 128 | 137 | 92 | 84 | 55 | 38 |
| Total | 284 | 422 | 381 | 382 | 210 | 229 | 223 | 223 | 226 | 215 | 194 | 247 | 263 | 232 | 157 | 161 | 102 | 62 |
| White: | 3,584 | 79.77% |
| Black: | 15 | 0.33% |
| Hispanic:* | 508 | 11.31% |
| Asian: | 16 | 0.36% |
| American Indian: | 181 | 4.03% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.02% |
| Other: | 188 | 4.18% |
| Total: | 4,493 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 2,078 | 49.32% | 32.7 years |
| Females: | 2,135 | 50.68% | 36.8 years |
| Total: | 4,213 | 100% | 34.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 3,579 | 95.98% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 150 | 4.02% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 4.02% |
| Total Population: | 3,729 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 3,579 | 95.98% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 150 | 4.02% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $81,918, which is higher than the state median ($76,872), is up $29,768 (57.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $37,518. Family households earn a median of $89,630 versus $43,529 for nonfamily households (a difference of $46,101). By gender, male median income is $60,472 and female is $47,939, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $12,533 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 51.2%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.8%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $52,150 | $52,298 | $55,436 | $55,657 | $54,426 | $47,237 | $44,434 | $43,966 | $44,400 | $57,188 | $78,248 | $76,925 | $81,918 |
| Median Family Income | $53,347 | $53,735 | $54,837 | $54,556 | $54,569 | $58,229 | $62,100 | $62,438 | $64,538 | $73,455 | $79,798 | $84,598 | $89,630 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,242 | $17,218 | $28,250 | $31,181 | $18,585 | $19,375 | $21,159 | $19,661 | $18,528 | $0 | $21,250 | $0 | $43,529 |
| Median Male Income | $46,618 | $51,201 | $51,438 | $50,610 | $50,618 | $47,500 | $43,423 | $44,808 | $44,481 | $52,135 | $46,350 | $59,375 | $60,472 |
| Median Female Income | $26,402 | $29,013 | $30,998 | $33,333 | $34,223 | $38,565 | $37,214 | $35,070 | $26,583 | $32,935 | $39,293 | $42,500 | $47,939 |
| Employed: | 1,525 | 49.85% |
| Unemployed: | 41 | 1.34% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,493 | 48.81% |
| Total: | 3,059 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 530 | 34.75% |
| Service: | 202 | 13.25% |
| Sales and Office: | 291 | 19.08% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 330 | 21.64% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 172 | 11.28% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,525 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $291,400, which is much lower than the state median ($358,900), is up $151,100 (107.70%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $106,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,431), is down $683 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $692. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.11% (48.16% with a mortgage, 51.84% free-and-clear) and renters 14.89% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.41%, which is far lower than the state rate (11.00%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $140,300 | $138,100 | $137,200 | $125,500 | $135,400 | $133,300 | $136,100 | $155,300 | $185,100 | $200,100 | $219,300 | $269,200 | $291,400 |
| Less than $500: | 100 | 42.02% |
| $500 to $999: | 61 | 25.63% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 77 | 32.35% |
| $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: | 238 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $683 | $669 | $575 | $706 | $739 | $827 | $810 | $809 | $692 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 655 | 40.99% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 705 | 44.12% |
| Renter Occupied: | 238 | 14.89% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 1,598 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 1,598 | 90.59% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 166 | 9.41% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,764 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,349 | 76.47% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 211 | 11.96% |
| Other Units: | 204 | 11.56% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,764 | 100% |
In 2023, 20.70% 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 91.90%, which is on par with the state rate (89.10%). The uninsured rate is 17.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 8.40%, which is on par with the state rate (8.90%), down 2.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.10 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.08%). College enrollment is 5.36%, 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: | 100 | 3.78% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 115 | 4.35% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 527 | 19.92% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,061 | 40.10% |
| Associate's degree: | 295 | 11.15% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 391 | 14.78% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 157 | 5.93% |
| Total: | 2,646 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 2,431 | 91.87% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 548 | 20.71% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,346 | 54.86% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,291 | 30.19% |
| No Insurance: | 639 | 14.94% |
| Total: | 4,276 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 3,637 | 85.06% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 11.2% | 12.2% | 9.9% | 7.6% | 8.3% | 7.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% | 5.3% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 9.2% | 8.4% |
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: | 75 | 10.58% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 348 | 49.08% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 248 | 34.98% |
| College or graduate school: | 38 | 5.36% |
| Total: | 709 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 75 | 10.58% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 596 | 84.06% |
ZIP Code 85939 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 96 business establishments, employing about 983 people with an annual payroll of $37,422,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,681Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 96Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $8,145,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $37,422,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 983Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 85939 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 107,744 people, about 3.91% of whom live in ZIP Code 85939. It covers 53.929 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.044 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Show Low, AZSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 43320Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 107,744Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 53.929 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.044 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: | 0472420Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Taylor town; ArizonaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 85939 is in the Snowflake Unified District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 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 January 1, 2026.