City

Tonalea, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Coconino County  ·  Arizona

👥3,090Population
💰$28,190Median HH Income▼ 63% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$63,000Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓23.0%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊34.8%Unemployment▲ 611% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 0.7%Hispanic: 3.2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 8.4%Race
White0.7%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian0.3%
Other8.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
14%
25–44
18%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty44.8% ▲ 348% above avg
College Grads23.0% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment34.8% ▲ 611% above avg
No HS Diploma100 (6.3%)
HS Graduate787 (49.2%)
Some College65 (4.1%)
Associates278 (17.4%)
Bachelors239 (15%)
Graduate Degree129 (8.1%)

Education

No HS: 6.3%HS Grad: 49.2%Some College: 4.1%Associates: 17.4%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 8.1%Edu
No HS6.3%
HS Grad49.2%
Some College4.1%
Associates17.4%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate8.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.6%Renter: 26.4%Tenure
Owner73.6%
Renter26.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$28,190 ▼ 63% below avg
Median Home Value$63,000 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$715/mo
Total Housing Units1,453
Vacant Units319

Income Distribution

Under $25k
50%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
54%
About Tonalea, AZ

Tonalea is a city in Arizona, located in Coconino County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,090 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.3 years.

Economically, Tonalea is a lower-income community. The median household income of $28,190 is well below the national average. Approximately 44.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 34.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Tonalea is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $63,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $715 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tonalea is less-educated. 23.0% 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 3.2%.

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

ZIP Codes in Tonalea
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
86044 3,090 $28,190 $63,000 $715 34.8% 23.0% 73.6%