ZIP code 86504: Fort Defiance, AZ
86504 is a ZIP code in Fort Defiance, Arizona, mainly in Apache County. About 5,760 people live here.
- Population
- 5,760
- Median household income
- $46,573
- Typical home value
- $45,000ACS median value
- Median rent
- $844gross, per month
- Median age
- 33
- Homeowners
- 67%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 86504 details
| City | Fort Defiance |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| County | Apache County (also partly McKinley County) |
| Metro area | Not in a metro or micro area |
| Time zone | Mountain Time (UTC−7), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 201.6 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 29 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.4% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 22.3 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 35.86039, -109.13936 |
Median rent in 86504 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $577/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,034/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $850/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 86504
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87328 | Navajo, NM | 13.2 mi | 3,043 |
| 86515 | Window Rock, AZ | 13.7 mi | 3,433 |
| 86511 | Saint Michaels, AZ | 15.3 mi | 3,583 |
| 87320 | Mexican Springs, NM | 15.4 mi | 597 |
| 86540 | Nazlini, AZ | 17.9 mi | 1,220 |
| 87375 | Yatahey, NM | 23.6 mi | 4,481 |
| 86556 | Tsaile, AZ | 25.8 mi | 2,795 |
| 87319 | Mentmore, NM | 28.7 mi | 2,496 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 86504?
A typical home in ZIP code 86504 is worth about $45,000 (ACS median value). The median household here earns $46,573 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Arizona average taxes and insurance filled in.
Monthly payment for a $45,000 homeWhat can a $46,573 income afford?Rental property numbers
About ZIP code 86504
What city is ZIP code 86504?
ZIP code 86504 is in Fort Defiance, AZ, in Apache County.
What county is ZIP code 86504 in?
86504 is mainly in Apache County, Arizona, and partly in McKinley County.
What is the population of ZIP code 86504?
About 5,760 people live in ZIP code 86504, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 86504 in?
86504 is in Mountain Time (UTC−7). It observes daylight saving time.