City

Chinle, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Apache County  ·  Arizona

👥10,122Population
💰$30,313Median HH Income▼ 60% below avg
🎂35.3Median Age
🏠$39,500Median Home Value▼ 86% below avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊10.7%Unemployment▲ 118% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.7%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.5%Asian: 2%Other: 2.9%Race
White1.7%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.5%
Asian2.0%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
23%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.16
Below Poverty36.2% ▲ 262% above avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment10.7% ▲ 118% above avg
No HS Diploma153 (2.9%)
HS Graduate2,015 (38.1%)
Some College236 (4.5%)
Associates1,536 (29%)
Bachelors587 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree763 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 4.5%Associates: 29%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College4.5%
Associates29.0%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
61%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
0%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$30,313 ▼ 60% below avg
Median Home Value$39,500 ▼ 86% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$523/mo
Total Housing Units3,873
Vacant Units723

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
55%
About Chinle, AZ

Chinle is a city in Arizona, located in Apache County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,122 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.3 years.

Economically, Chinle is a lower-income community. The median household income of $30,313 is well below the national average. Approximately 36.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Chinle is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $39,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $523 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chinle is moderately educated. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 2.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Chinle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
86503 10,122 $30,313 $39,500 $523 10.7% 25.5% 73.0%