City

Ganado, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Apache County  ·  Arizona

👥6,978Population
💰$26,897Median HH Income▼ 65% below avg
🎂32.5Median Age
🏠$35,700Median Home Value▼ 87% below avg
🎓23.9%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 19% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.7%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.5%Race
White0.7%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.2%
Asian0.4%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.51
Below Poverty41.3% ▲ 313% above avg
College Grads23.9% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 19% above avg
No HS Diploma94 (2.5%)
HS Graduate1,429 (38.3%)
Some College193 (5.2%)
Associates1,126 (30.1%)
Bachelors452 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree441 (11.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 5.2%Associates: 30.1%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 11.8%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad38.3%
Some College5.2%
Associates30.1%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate11.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
60%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$26,897 ▼ 65% below avg
Median Home Value$35,700 ▼ 87% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$526/mo
Total Housing Units2,800
Vacant Units816

Income Distribution

Under $25k
49%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
52%
About Ganado, AZ

Ganado is a city in Arizona, located in Apache County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,978 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.5 years.

Economically, Ganado is a lower-income community. The median household income of $26,897 is well below the national average. Approximately 41.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ganado is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $35,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $526 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ganado is less-educated. 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 2.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Ganado
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
86505 6,978 $26,897 $35,700 $526 5.8% 23.9% 83.5%