ZIP code 86512
Where is ZIP code 86512?
Sanders, Arizona
Apache County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 86512 belongs to Sanders, Arizona in Apache County. 86512 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Sanders post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time (no daylight saving) zone and uses area codes 505 and 928. About 2,557 people live in the 86512 area, where the median household income is $31,087. The closest ZIP codes are 86506 (Houck, 8.5 mi northeast), 86502 (Chambers, 10.8 mi west) and 86508 (Lupton, 18.4 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 86512 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sanders |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Apache County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (no daylight saving) · now |
| Area codes | 505, 928 |
| Coordinates | 35.2164, -109.3337 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 865 |
Population and income in 86512
| Population | 2,557 · lower than 67% of Arizona ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5 · lower than 81% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median age | 32.5 years · lower than 83% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 52% |
| Median household income | $31,087 · lower than 94% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $13,457 |
| Below the poverty line | 46% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 5.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $76,300 · lower than 89% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $625 a month |
| Housing units | 937 |
| Households | 817 (3.13 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 69% / 31% |
| Land area | 466.75 sq mi (plus 0.31 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 86512. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 86512
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86506 | Houck, AZ | 8.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 86502 | Chambers, AZ | 10.8 mi W | PO Box only |
| 86508 | Lupton, AZ | 18.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 86028 | Petrified Forest Natl Pk, AZ | 27.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 87327 | Zuni, NM | 30 mi E | PO Box only |
| 86511 | Saint Michaels, AZ | 32.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 86515 | Window Rock, AZ | 34.3 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 87319 | Mentmore, NM | 34.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 87305 | Gallup, NM | 35.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 86505 | Ganado, AZ | 36.2 mi N | Standard |
| 87326 | Vanderwagen, NM | 37 mi E | PO Box only |
| 87301 | Gallup, NM | 38.9 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 86512 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 86512
PO BOX 123
SANDERS AZ 86512
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Burnt Water: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (86512-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 86512?
- 86512 is a Sanders, Arizona ZIP code.
- What county is 86512 in?
- ZIP code 86512 is in Apache County, Arizona.
- What time zone is ZIP code 86512 in?
- 86512 is in the Mountain Time (no daylight saving) zone (America/Phoenix).
- What area code is 86512?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 86512 use area codes 505 and 928.
- What is the population of ZIP code 86512?
- About 2,557 people live in ZIP code 86512, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 86512?
- The median household income in 86512 is $31,087 a year, lower than 94% of Arizona ZIP codes.
- Can I use 86512 for a street address?
- No. 86512 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Sanders use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 86512?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 86512 are 86506 (Houck, 8.5 miles), 86502 (Chambers, 10.8 miles), 86508 (Lupton, 18.4 miles) and 86028 (Petrified Forest Natl Pk, 27.4 miles).