Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 24.5% ▲ 145% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.3% ▼ 27% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.0% ▲ 84% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,187 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 20,425 (31.5%) |
| Some College | 8,678 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 15,244 (23.5%) |
| Bachelors | 7,207 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,164 (18.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $52,520 ▼ 31% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $174,597 ▼ 37% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $888/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 57,837 |
| Vacant Units | 17,949 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Navajo County is located in Arizona and encompasses 29 ZIP codes spanning 28 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 110,397 residents. With a median age of 40.11, it is a middle-aged county.
Navajo County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $52,519 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 9.0%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 24.5% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Navajo County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $174,597 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $887. Homeownership rates are high at 71.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Navajo County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 44.4%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Navajo County, AZ is a working-class area in Arizona. The 29 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86520 | Blue Gap | 2,185 | $15,160 | $60,900 | $715 | 30.7% | 15.4% |
| 85911 | Cibecue | 2,334 | $21,212 | $53,400 | $659 | 8.8% | 2.2% |
| 85923 | Clay Springs | 303 | $54,375 | $177,600 | — | 0.0% | 35.3% |
| 85928 | Heber | 376 | $54,545 | $384,000 | $1,239 | 0.0% | 16.7% |
| 86025 | Holbrook | 5,189 | $64,167 | $144,600 | $940 | 4.0% | 29.5% |
| 86030 | Hotevilla | 696 | $22,702 | $126,200 | — | 17.3% | 27.8% |
| 86031 | Indian Wells | 1,938 | $30,699 | $71,800 | $867 | 14.6% | 19.3% |
| 86032 | Joseph City | 2,065 | $75,786 | $173,300 | $983 | 6.2% | 23.7% |
| 86033 | Kayenta | 8,245 | $47,973 | $38,300 | $738 | 11.2% | 22.6% |
| 86034 | Keams Canyon | 1,758 | $33,589 | $74,300 | $663 | 7.4% | 27.1% |
| 86039 | Kykotsmovi Village | 1,373 | $35,855 | $113,900 | — | 16.0% | 34.2% |
| 85929 | Lakeside | 7,280 | $56,837 | $250,100 | $1,117 | 10.8% | 39.7% |
| 85933 | Overgaard | 3,989 | $60,149 | $308,100 | $715 | 16.3% | 31.6% |
| 85934 | Pinedale | 609 | $54,201 | $316,500 | — | 0.0% | 40.6% |
| 85935 | Pinetop | 4,744 | $64,934 | $381,000 | $905 | 4.6% | 56.5% |
| 86510 | Pinon | 3,843 | $27,051 | $103,800 | $660 | 20.7% | 19.4% |
| 86042 | Polacca | 1,868 | $64,107 | $61,000 | $1,088 | 4.6% | 21.6% |
| 86043 | Second Mesa | 2,337 | $37,875 | $76,900 | — | 26.6% | 10.3% |
| 86054 | Shonto | 1,460 | $24,844 | $73,500 | $692 | 16.9% | 15.1% |
| 85901 | Show Low | 18,821 | $60,313 | $256,300 | $1,009 | 4.9% | 34.2% |
| 85937 | Snowflake | 9,975 | $64,475 | $259,000 | $1,182 | 2.0% | 42.3% |
| 85939 | Taylor | 3,729 | $81,918 | $291,400 | — | 2.6% | 33.7% |
| 85912 | White Mountain Lake | 130 | $72,500 | $154,400 | — | 0.0% | 26.2% |
| 85941 | Whiteriver | 10,333 | $41,554 | $84,200 | $604 | 8.4% | 15.5% |
| 86047 | Winslow | 13,913 | $50,062 | $113,700 | $875 | 10.7% | 21.6% |