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U.S. ZIP Code · AZ85936

Apache County

Typical home value

$237,740[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.0%
5-year / yr
+5.8%
10-year / yr
+7.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-16.3%
vs metro
vs state
-38.9%
ZIP 85936 location in AZ
Location of ZIP 85936 in AZ

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 85936 is worth $237,740. Over the past year, values have risen 2.0%. The effective property tax rate is 0.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$526[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Apache County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
3,909[3]
Median household income
$131,238[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Apache County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-341[5]
Moved in
1,378
Moved out
1,719

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
4
  • St Johns Middle School

    Middle · Grades 4–8 · St Johns Unified District (4153)

    327 students

  • St Johns High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · St Johns Unified District (4153)

    310 students

  • Coronado Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · St Johns Unified District (4153)

    255 students

  • St. Johns Learning Center

    High · Grades 9–12 · St Johns Unified District (4153)

    23 students

  • NAVIT - Northland Pioneer College STJ

    High · Grades 9–12 · Northern Arizona Vocational Institute of Technolog (78786)

    5 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,202
Loan principal$190,192
Down payment$47,548
Total interest paid$242,580

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,444
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
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Property tax
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Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 85936?
The typical home in 85936 is worth $237,740, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 85936?
Home values in 85936 are up 2.0% over the past year, and up 5.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 85936?
The effective property tax rate in 85936 is 0.2% — roughly $526 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 85936?
ZIP code 85936 has a population of 3,909 and a median household income of $131,238.

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