| City: | Lupton, Arizona |
| City Alias: | Houck |
| County: | Apache County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:22:27 AM |
| Population: | 606 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 928 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.2933, -109.0658 |
| Land Area: | 81.942 sq mi |
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Lupton sits along Interstate 40 at the Arizona-New Mexico border, deep within the Navajo Nation. Of the 606 residents, 96% are Native American. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the 91 square miles of reservation territory.
The Lupton post office maintains 231 PO Boxes for 214 households. That 108% adoption rate means nearly every home depends on a PO Box, plus some boxes serve residents from surrounding areas who don't have closer options. Highway contract carriers handle what limited delivery exists along Route 12, the main tribal road.
Houck, a neighboring community, shares this ZIP code as a valid mailing address. Both names date to before USPS tracking began in 2004, showing the long history of postal service to this part of the reservation. The post office serves as a Community Post Office (facility code C), a designation common in remote tribal areas.
Median household income here is $20,000, with per capita income around $11,953. Home values average $32,900, and mobile homes make up a notable portion of housing stock. Extended family households are common: the 2.83 people per household ratio suggests multi-generational living arrangements typical of Navajo communities.
Most workers who commute do so by carpool (40 of the employed population), and 74 workers are in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. This makes sense for a community along a major interstate corridor. Public administration employs 27 workers, likely connected to tribal government services.
Route 12 is the primary tribal road serving this Navajo Nation community along the Interstate 40 corridor.
ZIP Code 86508 has 606 residents and 214 households (average 2.83 persons per household). The median age is 36.4 years, slightly younger than the state (38.9) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.3% male and 45.7% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (96.4%, much higher than the state average of 4.5% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6%, 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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| 2020 Population: | 606Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 516Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 7.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $17,054Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 214Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $35,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.83Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.16Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 930 | 902 | 996 | 960 | 871 | 825 | 822 | 726 | 668 | 599 | 516 | 542 | 504 | 516 |
| Decennial Census | 752 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 606 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.4
Male Median Age: 33.4
Female Median Age: 40.2
| 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 | 17 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 9 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 31 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| Female | 20 | 19 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 34 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 7 |
| Total | 31 | 36 | 37 | 40 | 44 | 54 | 50 | 42 | 16 | 28 | 29 | 46 | 49 | 37 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 11 |
| White: | 5 | 0.82% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.16% |
| Hispanic:* | 16 | 2.61% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.49% |
| American Indian: | 584 | 95.42% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.16% |
| Other: | 2 | 0.33% |
| Total: | 612 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 329 | 54.29% | 33.4 years |
| Females: | 277 | 45.71% | 40.2 years |
| Total: | 606 | 100% | 36.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 516 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 516 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 516 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $17,054, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $1,696 (9.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,196. Family households earn a median of $33,036 versus $10,278 for nonfamily households (a difference of $22,758). By gender, male median income is $36,250 and female is $41,058, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $4,808 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 36.4%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 22.1%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (33.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $18,750 | $19,732 | $22,768 | $20,682 | $21,477 | $23,594 | $20,278 | $20,417 | $21,250 | $21,875 | $14,107 | $16,875 | $20,000 | $17,054 |
| Median Family Income | $27,500 | $27,917 | $29,167 | $29,545 | $32,500 | $32,875 | $30,000 | $34,375 | $29,286 | $33,000 | $27,500 | $31,500 | $32,083 | $33,036 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,167 | $11,118 | $11,188 | $10,833 | $10,208 | $7,778 | $9,464 | $8,750 | $9,063 | $8,828 | $8,854 | $10,833 | $10,714 | $10,278 |
| Median Male Income | $42,708 | $33,750 | $42,188 | $36,250 | $36,250 | $30,625 | $31,750 | $28,750 | $32,778 | $32,917 | $32,031 | $33,125 | $33,571 | $36,250 |
| Median Female Income | $29,500 | $29,000 | $33,750 | $32,813 | $34,000 | $29,432 | $28,654 | $29,167 | $31,667 | $33,125 | $34,722 | $39,868 | $39,722 | $41,058 |
| Employed: | 113 | 28.39% |
| Unemployed: | 32 | 8.04% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 253 | 63.57% |
| Total: | 398 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 9 | 7.96% |
| Service: | 38 | 33.63% |
| Sales and Office: | 26 | 23.01% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 26 | 23.01% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 14 | 12.39% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 113 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $35,000, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $21,200 (37.72%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,500. The median gross rent is $715, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $140 (24.35%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $715. Of occupied housing, owners make up 89.01% (2.35% with a mortgage, 97.65% free-and-clear) and renters 10.99% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 25.39%, 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 | $56,200 | $70,400 | $59,800 | $59,400 | $92,200 | $76,800 | $55,800 | $53,800 | $37,500 | $30,900 | $25,700 | $28,000 | $32,900 | $35,000 |
| Less than $500: | 3 | 14.29% |
| $500 to $999: | 5 | 23.81% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 1 | 4.76% |
| $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: | 12 | 57.14% |
| Total: | 21 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $575 | $1,075 | $0 | $592 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $715 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 4 | 2.09% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 166 | 86.91% |
| Renter Occupied: | 21 | 10.99% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 191 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 191 | 74.61% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 65 | 25.39% |
| Total Housing Units: | 256 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 209 | 81.64% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 47 | 18.36% |
| Total Housing Units: | 256 | 100% |
In 2024, 8.30% 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 77.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 25.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 8.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 69.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 37.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 1.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.90 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 (58.27%). College enrollment is 2.36%, 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: | 16 | 4.92% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 56 | 17.23% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 165 | 50.77% |
| Some college, no degree: | 39 | 12.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 22 | 6.77% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 25 | 7.69% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2 | 0.62% |
| Total: | 325 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 253 | 77.85% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 27 | 8.31% |
| Private Insurance: | 43 | 8.08% |
| Public Insurance: | 356 | 66.92% |
| No Insurance: | 133 | 25.00% |
| Total: | 532 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 399 | 75.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 44.4% | 47.0% | 44.4% | 43.6% | 38.7% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 35.2% | 38.3% | 36.0% | 49.0% | 44.0% | 43.2% | 37.4% |
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: | 6 | 4.72% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 74 | 58.27% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 44 | 34.65% |
| College or graduate school: | 3 | 2.36% |
| Total: | 127 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 6 | 4.72% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 118 | 92.91% |
ZIP Code 86508 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 41 people with an annual payroll of $1,479,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 242Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $330,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,479,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 41Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 86508 is located in Apache County, Arizona, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Arizona's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 86508. It covers 81.942 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.039 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: | 81.942 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.039 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01,02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 55039.61, 7838.12 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0442940Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Lupton CDP; ArizonaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 86508 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.