City

Polacca, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Navajo County  ·  Arizona

👥1,868Population
💰$64,107Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$61,000Median Home Value▼ 78% below avg
🎓21.6%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊4.6%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.0% Female 56.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 1.3%Hispanic: 9.8%Black: 0.8%Race
White1.3%
Hispanic9.8%
Black0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
24%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads21.6% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment4.6% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate412 (35.6%)
Some College97 (8.4%)
Associates397 (34.3%)
Bachelors139 (12%)
Graduate Degree111 (9.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 34.3%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 9.6%Edu
HS Grad35.6%
Some College8.4%
Associates34.3%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate9.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.1%Renter: 45%Tenure
Owner55.1%
Renter45.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
45%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
4%
$200k–$300k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,107 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$61,000 ▼ 78% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,088/mo
Total Housing Units825
Vacant Units171

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
60%
Walked
27%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Polacca, AZ

Polacca is a city in Arizona, located in Navajo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,868 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Polacca is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,107 is below the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Polacca is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $61,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,088 per month.

The population of Polacca is less-educated. 21.6% 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 9.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in Polacca
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
86042 1,868 $64,107 $61,000 $1,088 4.6% 21.6% 55.1%