City

Kayenta, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Navajo County  ·  Arizona

👥8,245Population
💰$47,973Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂31.4Median Age
🏠$38,300Median Home Value▼ 86% below avg
🎓22.6%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊11.2%Unemployment▲ 128% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.4%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 0%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.3%Race
White2.4%
Hispanic0.3%
Black0.0%
Asian0.2%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
24%
18–24
10%
25–44
27%
45–64
21%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty31.6% ▲ 216% above avg
College Grads22.6% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment11.2% ▲ 128% above avg
No HS Diploma252 (5.7%)
HS Graduate1,884 (42.8%)
Some College395 (9%)
Associates873 (19.9%)
Bachelors232 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree761 (17.3%)

Education

No HS: 5.7%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 9%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
No HS5.7%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College9.0%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.2%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
56%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,973 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$38,300 ▼ 86% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$738/mo
Total Housing Units3,315
Vacant Units507

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
51%
About Kayenta, AZ

Kayenta is a city in Arizona, located in Navajo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,245 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.4 years.

Economically, Kayenta is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,973 is below the national average. Approximately 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Kayenta is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $38,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $738 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kayenta is less-educated. 22.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 2.4%.

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

ZIP Codes in Kayenta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
86033 8,245 $47,973 $38,300 $738 11.2% 22.6% 65.2%