ZIP code 86540
Where is ZIP code 86540?
Nazlini, Arizona
Apache County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 86540 belongs to Nazlini, Arizona in Apache County. 86540 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Nazlini post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Mountain Time zone and uses area code 928. About 1,220 people live in the 86540 area, where the median household income is $24,271. The closest ZIP codes are 86505 (Ganado, 13.8 mi south), 86503 (Chinle, 18.3 mi northwest) and 86504 (Fort Defiance, 23.3 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 86540 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Nazlini |
| Also accepted | Ganado |
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
| County | Apache County |
| Time zone | Mountain Time · now |
| Area code | 928 |
| Coordinates | 35.8964, -109.4487 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 865 |
Population and income in 86540
| Population | 1,220 · lower than 80% of Arizona ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5 · lower than 81% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median age | 27.2 years · lower than 95% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 45% / 55% |
| Median household income | $24,271 · lower than 98% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $11,448 |
| Below the poverty line | 51% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 5.7% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $30,500 · lower than 99% of Arizona ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $520 a month |
| Housing units | 473 |
| Households | 337 (3.62 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 77% / 23% |
| Land area | 241.02 sq mi (plus 0.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 86540. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 86540
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86505 | Ganado, AZ | 13.8 mi S | Standard |
| 86503 | Chinle, AZ | 18.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 86504 | Fort Defiance, AZ | 23.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 87328 | Navajo, NM | 23.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 86515 | Window Rock, AZ | 26.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 86511 | Saint Michaels, AZ | 26.3 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 86556 | Tsaile, AZ | 31.2 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 86520 | Blue Gap, AZ | 33.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 87320 | Mexican Springs, NM | 36.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 86538 | Many Farms, AZ | 36.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 86507 | Lukachukai, AZ | 37.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 87375 | Yatahey, NM | 38.8 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 86540 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 86540
PO BOX 123
NAZLINI AZ 86540
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts GANADO as the city name for 86540. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (86540-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 86540?
- 86540 is a Nazlini, Arizona ZIP code. Ganado is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 86540 in?
- ZIP code 86540 is in Apache County, Arizona.
- What time zone is ZIP code 86540 in?
- 86540 is in the Mountain Time zone (America/Denver).
- What area code is 86540?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 86540 use area code 928.
- What is the population of ZIP code 86540?
- About 1,220 people live in ZIP code 86540, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 86540?
- The median household income in 86540 is $24,271 a year, lower than 98% of Arizona ZIP codes.
- Can I use 86540 for a street address?
- No. 86540 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Nazlini use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 86540?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 86540 are 86505 (Ganado, 13.8 miles), 86503 (Chinle, 18.3 miles), 86504 (Fort Defiance, 23.3 miles) and 87328 (Navajo, 23.9 miles).