ZIP Code 86432 in Littlefield, AZ

Geographic Significance

Littlefield sits in Arizona's remote northwestern corner, where 4,953 square miles of desert territory meet the borders of Utah and Nevada. This PO Box Only Zone serves as a regional mail hub for one of the state's most isolated areas, covering a territory larger than Connecticut. The post office maintains 1,953 PO Boxes for a permanent population of just 3,158 residents, but that adoption rate of 1.40 boxes per household tells the real story. Mail comes here from surrounding communities, seasonal residents, and scattered ranches across this vast expanse.

Three Names, One Post Office

The area operates under three official names. Littlefield is the primary designation, but USPS also recognizes Scenic (added in May 2018) and Beaver Dam for mailing addresses. Street names read like a southwestern road atlas: Zion Boulevard, Grand Canyon Road, Lake Mead Drive, and Rio Virgin Road all appear in the postal records. These aren't promotional names. They're practical references to the landmarks and destinations that define this corner of the Arizona Strip.

A Retirement and Seasonal Community

This is retirement country. Median age sits at 58.9 years. Of 2,237 total housing units, 716 are designated for seasonal or recreational use. That's 32% of all homes. The mix of permanent retirees and seasonal visitors creates a fluctuating population, with quieter winters and busier spring and fall months when snowbirds arrive and national park tourism peaks.

Why PO Boxes Are the Only Option

Mail delivery here combines minimal street routes with overwhelming PO Box reliance. Just one city carrier route and one rural route serve the area, while PO Boxes handle the rest. There's no alternative. This is officially designated as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning residents can't opt for street delivery even if they wanted to. The post office is the community connection point, where neighbors meet while checking their boxes and packages arrive from distant distribution centers.

Economic Profile

The economy skews toward retirees and remote workers. With 20.2% of workers operating from home and median household income at $43,968, this isn't a traditional employment center. Just 41 business establishments and 239 jobs exist within the ZIP. The largest employment category is transportation and warehousing (likely supporting regional logistics), with 118 workers in agriculture and 112 in education and healthcare.

Housing Characteristics

Home values average $215,600, with 83% of occupied homes owner-occupied rather than rented. Mobile homes make up a significant portion of the housing stock (1,058 units), suited to the area's affordability and retiree demographics. Bachelor's degree attainment is low at 9.9%, typical for rural retirement communities where formal education matters less than life experience and self-sufficiency.

Mailing to Littlefield

Standard format:

[Name]
PO Box [Number]
Littlefield, AZ 86432

Alternative accepted names:

• Scenic, AZ 86432
• Beaver Dam, AZ 86432

All mail must use a PO Box. Street addresses aren't valid for delivery in this PO Box Only Zone.

Street Name Patterns

Street names reference iconic southwestern landmarks (Zion, Grand Canyon, Lake Mead) alongside desert plants (Mesquite, Cactus, Joshua Tree) and regional place names, reflecting the area's role as a gateway to national parks and its desert environment.