ZIP code 86506
Where is ZIP code 86506?
Houck, Arizona
Apache County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 86506 belongs to Houck, Arizona in Apache County. 86506 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Houck post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 928. About 1,218 people live in the 86506 area, where the median household income is $31,563. The closest ZIP codes are 86512 (Sanders, 8.5 mi southwest), 86508 (Lupton, 9.9 mi northeast) and 86502 (Chambers, 18.1 mi west).
| ZIP code | 86506 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Houck |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Apache County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 928 |
| Coordinates | 35.2831, -109.207 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 865 |
Population and income in 86506
| Population | 1,218 · lower than 80% of Arizona ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4 · lower than 84% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.7 years · lower than 69% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 43% / 57% |
| Median household income | $31,563 · lower than 93% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $15,848 |
| Below the poverty line | 34% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 6.5% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $48,400 · lower than 96% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 576 |
| Households | 403 (3.02 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 95% / 4.7% |
| Land area | 283.92 sq mi (plus 0.17 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 86506. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 86506
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86512 | Sanders, AZ | 8.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 86508 | Lupton, AZ | 9.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 86502 | Chambers, AZ | 18.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 86511 | Saint Michaels, AZ | 25.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87327 | Zuni, NM | 25.8 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87319 | Mentmore, NM | 26.1 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 87305 | Gallup, NM | 27.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 86515 | Window Rock, AZ | 27.5 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87326 | Vanderwagen, NM | 29 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87301 | Gallup, NM | 30.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 87302 | Gallup, NM | 31.2 mi NE | Unique |
| 87317 | Gamerco, NM | 32.2 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 86506 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 86506
PO BOX 123
HOUCK AZ 86506
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Allentown, Oak Springs, Pine Springs and Querino: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (86506-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 86506?
- 86506 is a Houck, Arizona ZIP code.
- What county is 86506 in?
- ZIP code 86506 is in Apache County, Arizona.
- What time zone is ZIP code 86506 in?
- 86506 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 86506?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 86506 use area code 928.
- What is the population of ZIP code 86506?
- About 1,218 people live in ZIP code 86506, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 86506?
- The median household income in 86506 is $31,563 a year, lower than 93% of Arizona ZIP codes.
- Can I use 86506 for a street address?
- No. 86506 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Houck use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 86506?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 86506 are 86512 (Sanders, 8.5 miles), 86508 (Lupton, 9.9 miles), 86502 (Chambers, 18.1 miles) and 86511 (Saint Michaels, 25.8 miles).