| ZIP Codes: | 1 Standard, 2 PO Boxes [See All] |
| County: | Navajo County, AZ |
| Area Code: | 928 |
| Time Zone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:00:00 AM |
| Population: | 11,732 (Census Place) [More Demographics] |
| Statistical Area: | Show Low, AZ [Learn More] |
| Coordinates: | 34.3061, -109.9708 |
| Land Area: | 839.08 sq miles (ZIP Codes) |
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Show Low, AZ has 21,158 residents, with an average household size of 2.3. The gender split is 48.8% male and 51.2% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (6.4%) and 35-39 (4.9%). By race, White and American Indian and Alaska Native are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 15.0%. Those born outside the United States make up 4.8% (lower than the Nation).
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| Total Population: | 18,717 |
| Total Households: | 7,815 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,657 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.49 |
| Average Family Size: | 3.03 |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Total Population: | 11,732 |
| Total Households: | 4,926 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,365 |
| Average Household Size: | 2.37 |
| Average Family Size: | 2.93 |
Data for the U.S. Census Place.
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 18,501 | 18,201 | 18,442 | 18,770 | 19,190 | 19,682 | 20,572 | 20,566 | 20,305 | 20,280 | 20,292 | 20,477 | 21,158 |
| Decennial Census | 19,007%> | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 20,632 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 57.2
Male Median Age: 64.7
Female Median Age: 44.4
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 532 | 646 | 690 | 636 | 475 | 489 | 510 | 558 | 507 | 506 | 571 | 625 | 894 | 846 | 731 | 548 | 287 | 125 |
| Female | 569 | 611 | 721 | 637 | 427 | 480 | 535 | 557 | 515 | 478 | 569 | 772 | 885 | 951 | 808 | 512 | 243 | 186 |
| Total | 1,101 | 1,257 | 1,411 | 1,273 | 902 | 969 | 1,045 | 1,115 | 1,022 | 984 | 1,140 | 1,397 | 1,779 | 1,797 | 1,539 | 1,060 | 530 | 311 |
| White: | 15,466 | 79.37% |
| Black: | 81 | 0.42% |
| Hispanic:* | 2,380 | 12.21% |
| Asian: | 183 | 0.94% |
| American Indian: | 664 | 3.41% |
| Hawaiian: | 10 | 0.05% |
| Other: | 703 | 3.61% |
| Total: | 19,487 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Gender | Count | Percentage | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 9,255 | 49.45% | 64.7 years |
| Females: | 9,462 | 50.55% | 44.4 years |
| Total: | 18,717 | 100% | 57.2 years |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Native, born in the United States: | 20,226 | 95.60% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 108 | 0.51% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 488 | 2.31% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 336 | 3.89% |
| Total Population: | 21,158 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 20,334 | 96.11% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 824 | 3.89% |
ZIP Codes in Show Low, AZ have an average household income of $40,762 (much lower than the State by 47.0%, and much lower than the Nation by 48.1%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a moderate gap ($51,156 vs $33,885). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is higher than the Nation (5.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $32,204 | $27,555 | $24,309 | $26,212 | $29,607 | $30,029 | $31,563 | $32,742 | $32,469 | $31,884 | $35,213 | $37,775 | $40,762 |
| Median Family Income | $37,452 | $37,087 | $34,996 | $36,431 | $35,254 | $36,215 | $37,085 | $39,264 | $38,311 | $35,579 | $38,984 | $46,146 | $51,156 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $13,235 | $14,222 | $14,998 | $14,208 | $16,119 | $16,021 | $17,409 | $17,848 | $20,257 | $21,214 | $25,962 | $34,130 | $33,885 |
| Median Male Income | $38,669 | $39,803 | $41,618 | $35,659 | $31,270 | $34,044 | $35,767 | $40,209 | $40,534 | $45,658 | $45,869 | $48,927 | $56,347 |
| Median Female Income | $26,692 | $28,620 | $28,936 | $26,865 | $25,351 | $28,851 | $27,620 | $27,496 | $27,312 | $33,485 | $35,887 | $34,144 | $54,974 |
| Employed: | 7,616 | 44.35% |
| Unemployed: | 421 | 2.45% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 9,137 | 53.20% |
| Total: | 17,174 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 3,015 | 39.59% |
| Service: | 1,156 | 15.18% |
| Sales and Office: | 1,512 | 19.85% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,066 | 14.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 867 | 11.38% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 7,616 | 100% |
In Show Low, AZ, the median home value is $256,300 - much lower than the State by 28.6%, and up $87,400 (51.7%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,009 per month - much lower than the State by 29.5%, and up $75 (8.0%) since 2020. Most renters in Show Low pay under $1,000 (43.1%). About 43.1% pay under $1,000 and 2.7% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.7% (47.4% have a mortgage) and renters make up 32.3% - owners are higher than the Nation.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $161,600 | $160,900 | $150,500 | $138,300 | $137,100 | $143,700 | $148,100 | $163,600 | $176,100 | $168,900 | $193,800 | $238,200 | $256,300 |
| Less than $500: | 143 | 6.20% |
| $500 to $999: | 915 | 39.64% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 638 | 27.64% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 212 | 9.19% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 35 | 1.52% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 18 | 0.78% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 347 | 15.03% |
| Total: | 2,308 | 100% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $762 | $770 | $737 | $769 | $778 | $826 | $848 | $895 | $917 | $934 | $945 | $1,043 | $1,009 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 2,873 | 33.22% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 3,468 | 40.10% |
| Renter Occupied: | 2,308 | 26.69% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 8,649 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 8,649 | 66.56% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 4,346 | 33.44% |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,995 | 100% |
29.7% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, slightly below the state rate (32.6%) and below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 94.6%, which is above the state rate (89.1%). The share of people in poverty is 7.7%, which is slightly below the state rate (8.9%) and about the same as the national rate (8.7%), down 2.0 percentage points since 2011 and down 8.2 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 200 | 1.31% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,015 | 6.67% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 4,639 | 30.49% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,653 | 30.58% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,115 | 7.33% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,359 | 15.50% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,234 | 8.11% |
| Total: | 15,215 | 100% |
| High school graduate or higher: | 14,000 | 92.01% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3,593 | 23.61% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Private Insurance: | 11,028 | 44.16% |
| Public Insurance: | 11,638 | 46.60% |
| No Insurance: | 2,309 | 9.25% |
| Total: | 24,975 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 22,666 | 90.75% |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 9.7% | 11.5% | 16.2% | 14.9% | 16.1% | 16.6% | 18.3% | 15.0% | 15.9% | 12.2% | 10.7% | 9.9% | 7.7% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 218 | 5.21% |
| Kindergarten: | 410 | 9.81% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,876 | 44.87% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 816 | 19.52% |
| College or graduate school: | 861 | 20.59% |
| Total: | 4,181 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 628 | 15.02% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 3,102 | 74.19% |
Show Low supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 609 business establishments, employing about 7,213 people with an annual payroll of $349,783,000. USPS data shows 11,496 residential mailboxes and 618 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 11,496Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 618Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 16,352Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 7,654Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 1,112Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 609Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $80,845,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $349,783,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 7,213Source: CBP |
All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
Show Low, AZ is located in Navajo County, within the Show Low, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 43320) and Arizona's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 107,744 people, about 19.1% of whom live in Show Low. ZIP Codes here cover 839.082 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.853 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Show Low, AZSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 43320Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 107,744Source: Census |
| MSA: | --Source: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 839.082 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.853 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District(s): | 02Source: USPS |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 66470Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Show Low city; ArizonaSource: Census |
Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on June 1, 2026.