ZIP code 86520
Where is ZIP code 86520?
Blue Gap, Arizona
Navajo County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 86520 belongs to Blue Gap, Arizona in Navajo County. 86520 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Blue Gap post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 928. About 2,293 people live in the 86520 area, where the median household income is $15,417. The closest ZIP codes are 86510 (Pinon, 16.1 mi west), 86503 (Chinle, 19.3 mi east) and 86538 (Many Farms, 23.9 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 86520 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Blue Gap |
| Also accepted | Pinon |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Navajo County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 928 |
| Coordinates | 36.1708, -109.9465 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 865 |
Population and income in 86520
| Population | 2,293 · lower than 69% of Arizona ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 8 · lower than 73% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33 years · lower than 81% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $15,417 · lower than 100% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $11,696 |
| Below the poverty line | 54% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 5.8% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $55,800 · lower than 93% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $716 a month |
| Housing units | 1,078 |
| Households | 844 (2.72 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 88% / 12% |
| Land area | 284.61 sq mi (plus 0.03 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 86520. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 86520
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86510 | Pinon, AZ | 16.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 86503 | Chinle, AZ | 19.3 mi E | Standard |
| 86538 | Many Farms, AZ | 23.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 86034 | Keams Canyon, AZ | 31.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 86042 | Polacca, AZ | 32.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 86540 | Nazlini, AZ | 33.7 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 86547 | Round Rock, AZ | 35.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 86505 | Ganado, AZ | 39 mi SE | Standard |
| 86033 | Kayenta, AZ | 39.9 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 86043 | Second Mesa, AZ | 40.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 86556 | Tsaile, AZ | 41.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 86545 | Rock Point, AZ | 41.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 86520 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 86520
PO BOX 123
BLUE GAP AZ 86520
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts PINON as the city name for 86520. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (86520-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 86520?
- 86520 is a Blue Gap, Arizona ZIP code. Pinon is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 86520 in?
- ZIP code 86520 is in Navajo County, Arizona.
- What time zone is ZIP code 86520 in?
- 86520 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 86520?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 86520 use area code 928.
- What is the population of ZIP code 86520?
- About 2,293 people live in ZIP code 86520, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 86520?
- The median household income in 86520 is $15,417 a year, lower than 100% of Arizona ZIP codes.
- Can I use 86520 for a street address?
- No. 86520 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Blue Gap use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 86520?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 86520 are 86510 (Pinon, 16.1 miles), 86503 (Chinle, 19.3 miles), 86538 (Many Farms, 23.9 miles) and 86034 (Keams Canyon, 31.4 miles).