ZIP code 86504
Where is ZIP code 86504?
Fort Defiance, Arizona
Apache County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 86504 belongs to Fort Defiance, Arizona in Apache County. 86504 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Fort Defiance post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area codes 505 and 928. About 5,760 people live in the 86504 area, where the median household income is $46,573. The closest ZIP codes are 86515 (Window Rock, 5.3 mi south), 86511 (Saint Michaels, 7 mi south) and 87328 (Navajo, 10.8 mi north).
| ZIP code | 86504 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fort Defiance |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Apache County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area codes | 505, 928 |
| Coordinates | 35.7445, -109.0765 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 865 |
Population and income in 86504
| Population | 5,760 · lower than 55% of Arizona ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 29 · lower than 61% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33 years · lower than 81% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 44% / 56% |
| Median household income | $46,573 · lower than 83% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $18,028 |
| Below the poverty line | 26% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $45,000 · lower than 97% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $844 a month |
| Housing units | 2,096 |
| Households | 1,709 (3.37 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 33% |
| Land area | 201.62 sq mi (plus 0.2 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 86504. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 86504
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86515 | Window Rock, AZ | 5.3 mi S | PO Box only |
| 86511 | Saint Michaels, AZ | 7 mi S | PO Box only |
| 87328 | Navajo, NM | 10.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87320 | Mexican Springs, NM | 14.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87375 | Yatahey, NM | 15.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87317 | Gamerco, NM | 21.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 87319 | Mentmore, NM | 21.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 86540 | Nazlini, AZ | 23.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 87302 | Gallup, NM | 24 mi SE | Unique |
| 87301 | Gallup, NM | 25 mi SE | Standard |
| 86505 | Ganado, AZ | 26.2 mi W | Standard |
| 87305 | Gallup, NM | 26.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 86504 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 86504
PO BOX 123
FORT DEFIANCE AZ 86504
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid White Clay: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (86504-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 86504?
- 86504 is a Fort Defiance, Arizona ZIP code.
- What county is 86504 in?
- ZIP code 86504 is in Apache County, Arizona.
- What time zone is ZIP code 86504 in?
- 86504 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 86504?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 86504 use area codes 505 and 928.
- What is the population of ZIP code 86504?
- About 5,760 people live in ZIP code 86504, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 86504?
- The median household income in 86504 is $46,573 a year, lower than 83% of Arizona ZIP codes.
- Can I use 86504 for a street address?
- No. 86504 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Fort Defiance use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 86504?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 86504 are 86515 (Window Rock, 5.3 miles), 86511 (Saint Michaels, 7 miles), 87328 (Navajo, 10.8 miles) and 87320 (Mexican Springs, 14.7 miles).