US ZIP Code
85941

Whiteriver, AZ

Navajo County  ·  Arizona

● Active
👥 10,333 Population ↓ 8% since 2019
💰 $41,554 Median HH Income
▼ 46% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019
🎂 29.4 Median Age ↑ 6% since 2019
🏠 $84,200 Median Home Value
▼ 70% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019
🎓 15.5% College Grads
▼ 60% below avg
📊 8.4% Unemployment
▲ 72% above avg ↓ 69% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code85941
CityWhiteriver
StateArizona (AZ)
CountyNavajo County
Area Code928
Elevation5,762 ft
Latitude33.891524
Longitude-110.063212
TimezonePhoenix
FIPS04017
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 50.7% (5,236) Female 49.3% (5,097) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.8%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White3.8%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.3%
Asian0.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
28%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.4 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.52
Below Poverty40.2% ▲ 302% above avg
College Grads15.5% ▼ 60% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 72% above avg
No HS Diploma48 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,149 (50.5%)
Some College417 (9.8%)
Associates986 (23.2%)
Bachelors241 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree418 (9.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 50.5%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 23.2%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 9.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad50.5%
Some College9.8%
Associates23.2%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate9.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.5%Renter: 42.6%Tenure
Owner57.5%
Renter42.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–100k
36%
$100k–150k
24%
$150k–200k
11%
$200k–300k
3%
$300k–500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,554 ▼ 46% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019
Median Home Value$84,200 ▼ 70% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$604/mo ↑ 32% since 2019
Total Units3,228
Vacant Units321
Avg HH Size3.52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–50k
24%
$50k–75k
17%
$75k–100k
9%
$100k–150k
10%
$150k–200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
30%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
51%

Summary

Total Units3,228
Vacant321
Owner Occupied57.5%
Renter Occupied42.6%
Avg HH Size3.52
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 85941 is in Whiteriver, AZ, in Navajo County.
ZIP code 85941 is located in Arizona (AZ).
ZIP code 85941 is in Navajo County, AZ.
ZIP 85941 observes the Phoenix timezone.
The estimated population of ZIP code 85941 is 10,333 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 85941 is $41,554 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 85941 is $84,200 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 85941

ZIP code 85941 is located in Whiteriver, Arizona, within Navajo County. With a population of 10,333, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 29.4 years. Economically, 85941 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $41,554 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 85941 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $84,200 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $604 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (57.5%) and renters (42.6%). Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.

The population of 85941 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 3.8%. Residents are less-educated — 15.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 40.2%. Household income has grown by 34% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 85941 stands at 8.4%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.

Overall, ZIP code 85941 in Whiteriver, AZ is characterized as working-class, less-educated, and a young community. With 10,333 residents, a median household income of $41,554, and a median home value of $84,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Arizona.