| City: | Gray Mountain, Arizona |
| City Alias: | Cameron |
| County: | Coconino County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:21:09 AM |
| Population: | 59 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 520 / 928 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.6827, -111.4598 |
| Land Area: | 79.204 sq mi |
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Gray Mountain sits on Navajo Nation land in northern Arizona, where 98% of the 59 residents are Native American. This remote community spans 462 square miles of high desert plateau along Highway 89, the historic corridor between Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon's east entrance. It's a PO Box Only Zone. There's no street delivery here, and no alternative exists across this vast territory.
The post office also accepts mail addressed to Cameron, a name familiar to travelers who stop at the Cameron Trading Post before entering the Grand Canyon. Both Gray Mountain and Cameron are valid mailing addresses for this ZIP code. Highway contract carriers handle the limited delivery service, traveling the single designated route along Highway 89.
Only 20 households occupy this territory. The population-to-household ratio of 2.95 suggests extended family living arrangements common in Navajo communities. Median household income sits at just $2,500, and median home values are $30,800. None of the 37 adults over 25 hold a bachelor's degree. These figures point to extreme economic hardship.
Of the 32 housing units, 12 sit vacant and 9 are seasonal. That's 28% seasonal vacancy, indicating some structures serve as occasional shelter for families with homes elsewhere on the reservation. The 4 local businesses employ 87 workers, likely connected to highway services and the Cameron Trading Post area. For the small permanent population, the post office isn't just convenient. It's their only connection to mail service.
Highway 89 is the only designated street, reflecting this territory's role as a corridor between Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon.
ZIP Code 86016 has 59 residents and 20 households (average 2.95 persons per household). The median age is 44.5 years, older than the state (38.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 67.8% male and 32.2% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (98.3%, much higher than the state average of 4.5% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4%, which is much lower than the state average (30.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (4.5%) and national averages (1.1%).
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| 2020 Population: | 59Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 44Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $2,499Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 20Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $30,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.95Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.46Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 107 | 102 | 55 | 78 | 81 | 46 | 46 | 41 | 42 | 33 | 42 | 39 | 41 | 44 |
| Decennial Census | 62 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 59 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.5
Male Median Age: 31.5
Female Median Age: 55.3
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White: | 0 | 0% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 3.33% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 58 | 96.67% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 60 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 40 | 67.80% | 31.5 years |
| Females: | 19 | 32.20% | 55.3 years |
| Total: | 59 | 100% | 44.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 44 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 44 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 44 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $2,499, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is down $24,376 (90.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,499. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $2,499 for nonfamily households (a difference of $2,499). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 26.3%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (40.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $26,875 | $28,750 | $23,438 | $20,833 | $21,250 | $13,500 | $15,000 | $16,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,499 | $2,499 |
| Median Family Income | $26,875 | $28,750 | $23,438 | $22,500 | $21,875 | $13,500 | $13,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,667 | $15,625 | $17,500 | $16,667 | $0 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 |
| Median Male Income | $43,125 | $43,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 10 | 26.32% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 28 | 73.68% |
| Total: | 38 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 3 | 30.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 3 | 30.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 4 | 40.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 10 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $30,500, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $119,500 (79.67%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $150,000 | $166,700 | $140,600 | $118,800 | $89,400 | $70,000 | $52,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,800 | $30,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 23 | 100.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 23 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 23 | 76.67% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 7 | 23.33% |
| Total Housing Units: | 30 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 30 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 30 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 39.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 25.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 25.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 25.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 0.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 12.70 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 7 | 21.21% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 13 | 39.39% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 4 | 12.12% |
| Some college, no degree: | 9 | 27.27% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 33 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 13 | 39.39% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 11 | 25.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 22 | 50.00% |
| No Insurance: | 11 | 25.00% |
| Total: | 44 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 33 | 75.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 26.9% | 20.8% | 28.6% | 34.6% | 37.5% | 58.3% | 60.0% | 100.0% | 40.0% | 33.3% | 30.0% | 0.0% | 27.3% | 25.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 3 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 3 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 86016 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 101 people with an annual payroll of $25,042,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $7,797,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $25,042,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 101Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 86016 is located in Coconino County, Arizona, within the Flagstaff, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 22380) and Arizona's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 134,421 people, about 0.04% of whom live in ZIP Code 86016. It covers 79.204 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.025 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Flagstaff, AZSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 22380Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 134,421Source: Census |
| MSA: | Flagstaff, AZ-UT MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 79.204 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.025 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7838.12 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 86016 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.