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ZIP 85901

Part of Show Low, AZ
Pop. 19,533·Navajo County·37th most expensive ZIP in Arizona
Median rent (all units)
$2,129/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$164
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 85901 · $2,129
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$1,880
Research median
$1,420/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$25,548/yr
At $2,129/mo median
Location
StateAZ
CountyNavajo County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 85901 (Show Low, AZ) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 28.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,533
Median income
$59,779
Median age
48.7
Renters
25.4%
Age distribution
20.5%
15.6%
21.5%
13.2%
29.2%
Under 1820.5%
18–3415.6%
35–5421.5%
55–6413.2%
65+29.2%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
80%
18.2%
White80%
Black0.6%
Hispanic18.2%
Asian0.7%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
27.6%
38%
28.4%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma27.6%
Some college38%
Bachelor's+28.4%
Housing tenure
74.6%
25.4%
Owner74.6%
Renter25.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 85901 in Show Low, AZ has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,531 → $59,779
up 13.8%
Population
18,855 → 19,533
up 3.6%
Renter share
26.6% → 25.4%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
24.6% → 28.4%
+3.8 pts
Median age
46.6 → 48.7
+2.1 yrs

Median household income climbed from $52,531 to $59,779 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.8% shift. Census counts show ZIP 85901 in Show Low, AZ adding about 678 residents over the five-year window, up 3.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 24.6% to 28.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 85901 covers Show Low, AZ. The median rent here is $2,129/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($59,779/yr), ZIP 85901 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 85901?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 85901 (Show Low, AZ) is $2,129. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 85901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 85901's median rent of $2,129/mo is $164 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 85901 compare to other ZIPs in Arizona?

ZIP 85901 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Arizona, ranking #37 out of 185 ZIPs tracked at $2,129/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 85901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,129/mo in ZIP 85901. The local median household income is $59,779/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 85901?

Rent in ZIP 85901 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 85901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 85901 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,129/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($59,779/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 85901 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 85901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.4% of ZIP 85901 households are renters, while 74.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 85901 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 85901 compare to the rest of Show Low?

ZIP 85901 sits right at the Show Low citywide median of $2,129/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 85901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 85901 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $2,129/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 85901's median household income ($59,779/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 85901 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.5%
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