City

Window Rock, AZ

1 ZIP code  ·  Apache County  ·  Arizona

👥3,198Population
💰$43,152Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$57,100Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓30.4%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊10.3%Unemployment▲ 110% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.6% Female 55.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.2%Hispanic: 6%Black: 0%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.3%Race
White2.2%
Hispanic6.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.3%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
29%
45–64
29%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty32.4% ▲ 224% above avg
College Grads30.4% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment10.3% ▲ 110% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate628 (32.8%)
Some College135 (7%)
Associates568 (29.6%)
Bachelors166 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree416 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 32.8%Some College: 7%Associates: 29.6%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad32.8%
Some College7.0%
Associates29.6%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51.9%Renter: 48.1%Tenure
Owner51.9%
Renter48.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
38%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,152 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$57,100 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$661/mo
Total Housing Units1,444
Vacant Units342

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
51%
About Window Rock, AZ

Window Rock is a city in Arizona, located in Apache County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,198 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Window Rock is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,152 is below the national average. Approximately 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Window Rock is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $57,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $661 per month.

The population of Window Rock is moderately educated. 30.4% 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 6.0%.

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

ZIP Codes in Window Rock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
86515 3,198 $43,152 $57,100 $661 10.3% 30.4% 51.9%