City

Blue Gap, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Navajo County  ·  Arizona

👥2,185Population
💰$15,160Median HH Income▼ 80% below avg
🎂32.5Median Age
🏠$60,900Median Home Value▼ 78% below avg
🎓15.4%College Grads▼ 60% below avg
📊30.7%Unemployment▲ 526% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 0.1%Other: 0.7%Race
Hispanic0.5%
Black0.1%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty50.8% ▲ 408% above avg
College Grads15.4% ▼ 60% below avg
Unemployment30.7% ▲ 526% above avg
No HS Diploma77 (7.5%)
HS Graduate446 (43.2%)
Some College59 (5.7%)
Associates292 (28.3%)
Bachelors102 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree57 (5.5%)

Education

No HS: 7.5%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 5.7%Associates: 28.3%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 5.5%Edu
No HS7.5%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College5.7%
Associates28.3%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate5.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.4%Renter: 9.6%Tenure
Owner90.4%
Renter9.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$15,160 ▼ 80% below avg
Median Home Value$60,900 ▼ 78% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$715/mo
Total Housing Units1,022
Vacant Units253

Income Distribution

Under $25k
62%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
7%
30–45 min
44%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
53%
About Blue Gap, AZ

Blue Gap is a city in Arizona, located in Navajo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,185 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.5 years.

Economically, Blue Gap is a lower-income community. The median household income of $15,160 is well below the national average. Approximately 50.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 30.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Blue Gap is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $60,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $715 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blue Gap is less-educated. 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 0.5%.

Blue Gap, AZ offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arizona.

ZIP Codes in Blue Gap
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
86520 2,185 $15,160 $60,900 $715 30.7% 15.4% 90.4%