City

Whiteriver, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Navajo County  ·  Arizona

👥10,333Population
💰$41,554Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂29.4Median Age
🏠$84,200Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓15.5%College Grads▼ 60% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 72% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.8%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White3.8%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.3%
Asian0.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
28%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.52
Below Poverty40.2% ▲ 302% above avg
College Grads15.5% ▼ 60% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 72% above avg
No HS Diploma48 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,149 (50.5%)
Some College417 (9.8%)
Associates986 (23.2%)
Bachelors241 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree418 (9.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 50.5%Some College: 9.8%Associates: 23.2%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 9.8%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad50.5%
Some College9.8%
Associates23.2%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate9.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.5%Renter: 42.6%Tenure
Owner57.5%
Renter42.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,554 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$84,200 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$604/mo
Total Housing Units3,228
Vacant Units321

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
30%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
51%
About Whiteriver, AZ

Whiteriver is a city in Arizona, located in Navajo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,333 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.4 years.

Economically, Whiteriver is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,554 is below the national average. Approximately 40.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Whiteriver is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $604 per month.

The population of Whiteriver is less-educated. 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 3.8%.

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

ZIP Codes in Whiteriver
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
85941 10,333 $41,554 $84,200 $604 8.4% 15.5% 57.5%