ZIP code 85940
Where is ZIP code 85940?
Vernon, Arizona
Apache County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 85940 belongs to Vernon, Arizona in Apache County. 85940 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Vernon post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time (no daylight saving) zone and uses area code 928. About 1,185 people live in the 85940 area, where the median household income is $110,486. The closest ZIP codes are 85924 (Concho, 13.1 mi north), 85930 (Mcnary, 15.6 mi southwest) and 85935 (Pinetop, 16.2 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 85940 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Vernon |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Apache County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (no daylight saving) · now |
| Area code | 928 |
| Coordinates | 34.2575, -109.6929 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 859 |
Population and income in 85940
| Population | 1,185 · lower than 81% of Arizona ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 12 · lower than 68% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.6 years · higher than 71% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $110,486 · higher than 88% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,183 |
| Below the poverty line | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 39% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $245,800 · lower than 63% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 669 |
| Households | 482 (2.32 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 89% / 11% |
| Land area | 98.23 sq mi (plus 0.14 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 85940. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 85940
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85924 | Concho, AZ | 13.1 mi N | Standard |
| 85930 | Mcnary, AZ | 15.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 85935 | Pinetop, AZ | 16.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 85901 | Show Low, AZ | 17.8 mi W | Standard |
| 85929 | Lakeside, AZ | 17.9 mi W | Standard |
| 85902 | Show Low, AZ | 19.7 mi W | PO Box only |
| 85938 | Springerville, AZ | 21.5 mi E | Standard |
| 85927 | Greer, AZ | 21.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 85936 | Saint Johns, AZ | 24.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 85925 | Eagar, AZ | 25 mi SE | Standard |
| 85939 | Taylor, AZ | 25.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 85937 | Snowflake, AZ | 27.6 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 85940 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 85940
PO BOX 123
VERNON AZ 85940
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (85940-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 85940?
- 85940 is a Vernon, Arizona ZIP code.
- What county is 85940 in?
- ZIP code 85940 is in Apache County, Arizona.
- What time zone is ZIP code 85940 in?
- 85940 is in the Mountain Time (no daylight saving) zone (America/Phoenix).
- What area code is 85940?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 85940 use area code 928.
- What is the population of ZIP code 85940?
- About 1,185 people live in ZIP code 85940, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 85940?
- The median household income in 85940 is $110,486 a year, higher than 88% of Arizona ZIP codes.
- Can I use 85940 for a street address?
- No. 85940 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Vernon use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 85940?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 85940 are 85924 (Concho, 13.1 miles), 85930 (Mcnary, 15.6 miles), 85935 (Pinetop, 16.2 miles) and 85901 (Show Low, 17.8 miles).