City

Indian Wells, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Navajo County  ·  Arizona

👥1,938Population
💰$30,699Median HH Income▼ 60% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$71,800Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓19.3%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊14.6%Unemployment▲ 197% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.9%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.3%Race
White1.9%
Hispanic3.6%
Black0.1%
Asian0.3%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty51.8% ▲ 418% above avg
College Grads19.3% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment14.6% ▲ 197% above avg
No HS Diploma92 (9.5%)
HS Graduate371 (38.1%)
Some College34 (3.5%)
Associates288 (29.6%)
Bachelors147 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree41 (4.2%)

Education

No HS: 9.5%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 3.5%Associates: 29.6%Bachelors: 15.1%Graduate: 4.2%Edu
No HS9.5%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College3.5%
Associates29.6%
Bachelors15.1%
Graduate4.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69%Renter: 31%Tenure
Owner69.0%
Renter31.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
42%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$30,699 ▼ 60% below avg
Median Home Value$71,800 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$867/mo
Total Housing Units909
Vacant Units186

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
4%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
69%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
51%
About Indian Wells, AZ

Indian Wells is a city in Arizona, located in Navajo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,938 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Indian Wells is a lower-income community. The median household income of $30,699 is well below the national average. Approximately 51.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 14.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Indian Wells is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $71,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $867 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Indian Wells is less-educated. 19.3% 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 3.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Indian Wells
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
86031 1,938 $30,699 $71,800 $867 14.6% 19.3% 69.0%