Apache County GIS Maps
Apache County, Arizona, has 66,021 residents and covers 11,197.5 square miles. The population declined 7.7% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Apache County is 04001.
Eagar is the county's largest population center. Apache County also includes 29 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 28 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Apache County Trends
- Population
- 66,021▾
- Median Home Value
- $68,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 8,753▾
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Apache County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Apache County Population
Apache County had 66,021 residents in 2020. That was 7.7% lower than in 2010. Apache County had 3,402 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. Eagar is the largest city in the county, but it accounts for only about 7% of the total population. The county is fairly spread out, with about 6 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Chinle, Ganado and Fort Defiance.
Population Trend in Apache County AZ
Apache County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Apache County Zip Codes
Apache County has 29 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Chinle (86503), Ganado (86505) and Fort Defiance (86504). Chinle is the largest zip by population, with about 9,851 residents or 15% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 34% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Apache County AZ
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86503 | Chinle | 9,851 | ▾ -8.1% |
| 86505 | Ganado | 6,605 | ▾ -14% |
| 86504 | Fort Defiance | 5,723 | ▾ -13.1% |
| 85925 | Eagar | 4,332 | ▾ -11.5% |
| 85936 | Saint Johns | 4,217 | ▾ -1.8% |
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Apache County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Apache County Demographics
Apache County has a median age of 36.2, which makes the county a little younger than Arizona overall. About 26.3% of residents are under 18, while 16.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 29.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 15.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 32.6%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Apache County AZ
Median Age
36.2
Under 18
26.3%
Age 65+
16.2%
Bachelor's+
15.3%
Apache County School Districts
Apache County is served by 7 public school districts with 8,753 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Chinle Unified District, Window Rock Unified District and Round Valley Unified District. Those three districts account for about 67% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Apache County AZ
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinle Unified District | 2,910 | 33.2% | ▾ -3.8% |
| Window Rock Unified District | 1,705 | 19.5% | ▾ -0.9% |
| Round Valley Unified District | 1,237 | 14.1% | ▾ -3.9% |
| Ganado Unified District | 980 | 11.2% | ▾ -10.2% |
| St. Johns Unified District | 870 | 9.9% | ▾ -4.9% |
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Apache County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Apache County Housing & Real Estate
Apache County has a median home value of $68,500 and a median gross rent of $647. About 79% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Arizona median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $413,750 and homes spent about 113 days on the market.
Apache County Housing Mix
Apache County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Apache County Housing Trends
Apache County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Apache County, AZ
Apache County has 1,515 business listings across 302 categories. The largest categories in Apache County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (56, 3.7%), Lake (54, 3.6%), and Gas Stations (51, 3.4%). The full Apache County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Apache County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Apache County, AZ
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 56 | 3.7% |
| Lake | 54 | 3.6% |
| Gas Stations | 51 | 3.4% |
| Structure And Geography | 48 | 3.2% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 47 | 3.1% |
| Hotels | 31 | 2.0% |
| Public And Government Association | 30 | 2.0% |
| Elementary School | 28 | 1.8% |
| Cabin | 26 | 1.7% |
| Convenience Stores | 25 | 1.7% |
Apache County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Black Rock Acres Fort Defiance Arizona | Accommodation | Fort Defiance |
| Wiltbank Tax and Accounting | Accountant | Eagar |
| Canyon De Chelly | Active Life | |
| Snyder Chiropractic | Acupuncture | Springerville |
| Circle Dee Ranch & Arena | Agricultural Service | Chinle |
| Springerville Municipal Airport | Airport | Springerville |
| White Mountain Ambulance | Ambulance And Ems Services | Eagar |
| Alpine Grill and Still | American Restaurants | Alpine |
| Sprucedale Equestrian Center | Amusement Park | Springerville |
| Navajo Nation Animal Shelter | Animal Rescue Service | Apache County |
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Apache County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Apache County Basemaps
Apache County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Apache County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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