City

Second Mesa, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Navajo County  ·  Arizona

👥2,337Population
💰$37,875Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂26.6Median Age
🏠$76,900Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓10.3%College Grads▼ 73% below avg
📊26.6%Unemployment▲ 443% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic: 1.7%Race
Hispanic1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
25%
18–24
11%
25–44
26%
45–64
17%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age26.6 yrs
Avg HH Size4.15
Below Poverty46.0% ▲ 360% above avg
College Grads10.3% ▼ 73% below avg
Unemployment26.6% ▲ 443% above avg
HS Graduate688 (60.2%)
Some College145 (12.7%)
Associates191 (16.7%)
Bachelors86 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree32 (2.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 60.2%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 2.8%Edu
HS Grad60.2%
Some College12.7%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate2.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,875 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$76,900 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units696
Vacant Units133

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
4%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
68%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Second Mesa, AZ

Second Mesa is a city in Arizona, located in Navajo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,337 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 26.6 years.

Economically, Second Mesa is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,875 is well below the national average. Approximately 46.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 26.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Second Mesa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $76,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 73.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Second Mesa is less-educated. 10.3% 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 1.7%.

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

ZIP Codes in Second Mesa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
86043 2,337 $37,875 $76,900 26.6% 10.3% 73.2%