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Houck, AZ
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona. ZIP codes: 86506.
Population
707
Land area
42.5sq mi
People per sq mi
17
ZIP codes
1
Houck and its ZIP codes
Houck at a glance
- Houck is 74% less dense than Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $33,750 a year, 58% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $44,800 (89% below Arizona).
Local data for Houck, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Houck, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,750
Poverty rate
32.8%
Median home value
$44,800
Homeownership
95.9%
Bachelor's or higher
6.1%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
35.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (11), Irish Americans (8).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Apache County. PPP loans are for Houck.
Unemployment rate
8.8%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,830
16,853 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,830
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $15,905 per person
How people get to work
Houck, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 35.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Houck, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
846
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 19°F
8.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Houck, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
22.0%
U.S. 12.1% +9.9 pts
Smoking
28.2%
U.S. 12.8% +15.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
ZIP codes in Houck
1 in or overlapping Houck. Population shown
Cities near Houck
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SandersCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.6 |
| LuptonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Oak SpringsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Manuelito, NMCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 8.2 |
| Wide RuinsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| KlagetohCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| Purty Rock, NMCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| Zuni Pueblo, NMCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 12.6 |
| Williams Acres, NMCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.8 |
| Crestview, NMCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.3 |
| Sagar, NMCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.9 |
| Vanderwagen, NMCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2 |
| Black Rock, NMCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.7 |
| St. MichaelsCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.8 |
| Tse Bonito, NMCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 6.8 |
| Window RockCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Houck, AZ in?
- Houck is in Apache County, Arizona.
- What ZIP codes are in Houck, AZ?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Houck include 86506.
- What is the population of Houck, AZ?
- About 707 people live in Houck, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Houck?
- Nearby places include Sanders (6.7 mi), Lupton (12 mi), Oak Springs (16 mi), Manuelito, NM (18 mi), Wide Ruins (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023