ZIP code 86503
Where is ZIP code 86503?
Chinle, Arizona
Apache County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 86503 belongs to Chinle, Arizona in Apache County. 86503 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 928. About 9,911 people live in the 86503 area, where the median household income is $36,321. The closest ZIP codes are 86540 (Nazlini, 18.3 mi southeast), 86538 (Many Farms, 19.3 mi north) and 86520 (Blue Gap, 19.3 mi west).
| ZIP code | 86503 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Chinle |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Apache County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 928 |
| Coordinates | 36.1304, -109.6037 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 865 |
Population and income in 86503
| Population | 9,911 · higher than 50% of Arizona ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 10 · lower than 71% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.6 years · lower than 70% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $36,321 · lower than 92% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $19,434 |
| Below the poverty line | 33% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $37,800 · lower than 98% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $581 a month |
| Housing units | 3,966 |
| Households | 3,206 (3.03 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 73% / 27% |
| Land area | 990.97 sq mi (plus 0.38 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 86503. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 86503
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86540 | Nazlini, AZ | 18.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 86538 | Many Farms, AZ | 19.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 86520 | Blue Gap, AZ | 19.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 86556 | Tsaile, AZ | 24.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 86547 | Round Rock, AZ | 27.4 mi N | Standard |
| 86507 | Lukachukai, AZ | 28.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 86505 | Ganado, AZ | 29.2 mi S | Standard |
| 86510 | Pinon, AZ | 34.5 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87328 | Navajo, NM | 36.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 86504 | Fort Defiance, AZ | 39.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 86545 | Rock Point, AZ | 40.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 86515 | Window Rock, AZ | 43.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 86503 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 86503
123 MAIN ST
CHINLE AZ 86503
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Canyon De Chelly National Mo, Cottonwood Station, Huachuca Terrace, Low Mountain and Rough Rock and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (86503-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 86503?
- 86503 is a Chinle, Arizona ZIP code.
- What county is 86503 in?
- ZIP code 86503 is in Apache County, Arizona.
- What time zone is ZIP code 86503 in?
- 86503 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 86503?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 86503 use area code 928.
- What is the population of ZIP code 86503?
- About 9,911 people live in ZIP code 86503, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 86503?
- The median household income in 86503 is $36,321 a year, lower than 92% of Arizona ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 86503?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 86503 are 86540 (Nazlini, 18.3 miles), 86538 (Many Farms, 19.3 miles), 86520 (Blue Gap, 19.3 miles) and 86556 (Tsaile, 24.7 miles).