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Fort Apache, AZ
Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 85926.
Population
130
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
116
ZIP codes
1
Fort Apache and its ZIP codes
Fort Apache at a glance
- Fort Apache is 79% denser than Arizona as a whole.
Local data for Fort Apache, AZ
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Navajo County. PPP loans are for Fort Apache.
Unemployment rate
7.7%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,143
27,910 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,577
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $11,830 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Fort Apache, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,168
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
328
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 20°F
24.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fort Apache, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.6%
U.S. 33.3% +14.3 pts
Diabetes
25.0%
U.S. 12.1% +12.9 pts
Smoking
35.5%
U.S. 12.8% +22.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.6%
U.S. 11.1% +8.5 pts
ZIP codes in Fort Apache
1 in or overlapping Fort Apache. Population shown
Cities near Fort Apache
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Seven MileCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.3 |
| Canyon DayCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Turkey CreekCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.8 |
| WhiteriverCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 15.7 |
| East ForkCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 2.1 |
| Rainbow CityCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2.2 |
| North ForkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 61.6 |
| Cedar CreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 17 |
| HondahCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 12.2 |
| McNaryCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.7 |
| CarrizoCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 9 |
| Pinetop Country ClubCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 6.7 |
| Lake of the WoodsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4 |
| Pinetop-LakesideTown | 25 mi | 11.2 |
| Wagon WheelCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fort Apache, AZ in?
- Fort Apache is in Navajo County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Fort Apache, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fort Apache include 85926.
- What is the population of Fort Apache, AZ?
- About 130 people live in Fort Apache, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fort Apache?
- Nearby places include Seven Mile (2.1 mi), Canyon Day (2.5 mi), Turkey Creek (2.5 mi), Whiteriver (3.5 mi), East Fork (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023