ZIP code 86042
Where is ZIP code 86042?
Polacca, Arizona
Navajo County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 86042 belongs to Polacca, Arizona in Navajo County. 86042 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Polacca post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time (no daylight saving) zone and uses area code 928. About 2,019 people live in the 86042 area, where the median household income is $69,940. The closest ZIP codes are 86034 (Keams Canyon, 6.9 mi southeast), 86043 (Second Mesa, 8.1 mi southwest) and 86039 (Kykotsmovi Village, 13.2 mi west).
| ZIP code | 86042 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Polacca |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Navajo County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (no daylight saving) · now |
| Area code | 928 |
| Coordinates | 35.8617, -110.3875 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 860 |
Population and income in 86042
| Population | 2,019 · lower than 72% of Arizona ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 33 · lower than 59% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.9 years · lower than 53% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 56% |
| Median household income | $69,940 · higher than 52% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $22,902 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $49,000 · lower than 95% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,079 a month |
| Housing units | 877 |
| Households | 697 (2.9 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 55% / 45% |
| Land area | 61.29 sq mi (plus 0.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 86042. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 86042
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86034 | Keams Canyon, AZ | 6.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 86043 | Second Mesa, AZ | 8.1 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 86039 | Kykotsmovi Village, AZ | 13.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 86030 | Hotevilla, AZ | 16.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 86510 | Pinon, AZ | 18.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 86520 | Blue Gap, AZ | 32.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 86031 | Indian Wells, AZ | 35.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 86503 | Chinle, AZ | 47.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 86505 | Ganado, AZ | 48.5 mi E | Standard |
| 86035 | Leupp, AZ | 49.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 86045 | Tuba City, AZ | 52 mi W | PO Box only |
| 86540 | Nazlini, AZ | 52.6 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 86042 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 86042
PO BOX 123
POLACCA AZ 86042
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid First Mesa, Hano, Sichomovi and Walpi: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (86042-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 86042?
- 86042 is a Polacca, Arizona ZIP code.
- What county is 86042 in?
- ZIP code 86042 is in Navajo County, Arizona.
- What time zone is ZIP code 86042 in?
- 86042 is in the Mountain Time (no daylight saving) zone (America/Phoenix).
- What area code is 86042?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 86042 use area code 928.
- What is the population of ZIP code 86042?
- About 2,019 people live in ZIP code 86042, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 86042?
- The median household income in 86042 is $69,940 a year, higher than 52% of Arizona ZIP codes.
- Can I use 86042 for a street address?
- No. 86042 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Polacca use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 86042?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 86042 are 86034 (Keams Canyon, 6.9 miles), 86043 (Second Mesa, 8.1 miles), 86039 (Kykotsmovi Village, 13.2 miles) and 86030 (Hotevilla, 16.6 miles).