City

Shonto, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Navajo County  ·  Arizona

👥1,460Population
💰$24,844Median HH Income▼ 67% below avg
🎂46.9Median Age
🏠$73,500Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓15.1%College Grads▼ 61% below avg
📊16.9%Unemployment▲ 246% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.3% Female 55.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic: 0.6%Race
Hispanic0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
11%
25–44
16%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty28.3% ▲ 183% above avg
College Grads15.1% ▼ 61% below avg
Unemployment16.9% ▲ 246% above avg
No HS Diploma77 (9.3%)
HS Graduate343 (41.4%)
Some College104 (12.6%)
Associates179 (21.6%)
Bachelors71 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree54 (6.5%)

Education

No HS: 9.3%HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 21.6%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 6.5%Edu
No HS9.3%
HS Grad41.4%
Some College12.6%
Associates21.6%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate6.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 29.9%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
38%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
20%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$24,844 ▼ 67% below avg
Median Home Value$73,500 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$692/mo
Total Housing Units823
Vacant Units234

Income Distribution

Under $25k
52%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Walked
16%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
53%
About Shonto, AZ

Shonto is a city in Arizona, located in Navajo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,460 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.9 years.

Economically, Shonto is a lower-income community. The median household income of $24,844 is well below the national average. Approximately 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Shonto is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $73,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $692 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shonto is less-educated. 15.1% 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 0.6%.

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

ZIP Codes in Shonto
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
86054 1,460 $24,844 $73,500 $692 16.9% 15.1% 70.1%