| City: | Munds Park, Arizona |
| City Alias: | Flagstaff |
| County: | Coconino County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:21:10 AM |
| Population: | 1,131 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 928 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.9292, -111.6209 |
| Land Area: | 102.787 sq mi |
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Munds Park sits in the ponderosa pine forest between Flagstaff and Sedona, spanning 106 square miles of Coconino County. This mountain community doesn't fit the typical PO Box ZIP profile. With 1,131 year-round residents and 584 occupied homes, it has substantial street delivery across 127 distinct roads served by a single rural carrier route.
Seasonality defines life here. Of the 3,443 total housing units, 2,775 (80.6%) are used seasonally, recreational, or occasionally. That's one of the highest seasonal vacancy rates in Arizona. The year-round population skews older, with a median age of 56 years and small household sizes averaging 1.9 people. This is a retirement and second-home community where the population swells dramatically during summer months and winter holidays.
The Munds Park post office maintains just 78 PO Boxes for 584 households. That 13.4% adoption rate is unusually low for a PO Box classified ZIP, because most residents receive rural delivery to their cabins and homes. Street names tell the story of a mountain retreat: Walapai Road (61 delivery points), Munds Ranch Road, Pinewood Boulevard, and wildlife-themed streets like Caribou Road, Cougar Street, and Turkey Trail. Other names reference tribal heritage (Navajo, Apache, Hopi) or the natural setting (Big Bear Trail, Cedar Wood Drive, Grizzley Ridge Road).
Despite its PO Box classification dating back to before October 2004, Munds Park functions with near-complete rural carrier service. Mail is also accepted under the alias "Flagstaff," connecting this community to its larger neighbor 20 miles north. The classification appears to be legacy metadata from when the post office was established, not a description of current delivery patterns.
Education levels run high, with 47.6% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher. Per capita income stands at $47,295, and median home values reach $397,100. This isn't a remote outpost. It's a comfortable mountain escape for professionals and retirees who want forest living within reach of Flagstaff's amenities.
Street names blend wildlife (Caribou, Cougar, Turkey, Big Bear), tribal references (Walapai, Navajo, Apache, Hopi), and natural features (Pinewood, Cedar Wood, Grizzley Ridge), painting the picture of a forested mountain community.
ZIP Code 86017 has 1,131 residents and 584 households (average 1.94 persons per household). The median age is 56.0 years, significantly older than the state (38.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.9% male and 50.1% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (90.7%, much higher than the state average of 60.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3%, which is much lower than the state average (30.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,131Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 608Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 11.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 584Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $779,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.94Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.38Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,039 | 1,028 | 689 | 733 | 672 | 731 | 738 | 868 | 880 | 755 | 780 | 950 | 752 | 608 |
| Decennial Census | 667 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,131 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 56
Male Median Age: 57.1
Female Median Age: 54.8
| 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 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 37 | 22 | 6 | 35 | 42 | 52 | 66 | 69 | 56 | 36 | 17 | 9 |
| Female | 21 | 18 | 15 | 26 | 31 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 30 | 29 | 50 | 39 | 66 | 72 | 49 | 41 | 8 | 7 |
| Total | 36 | 36 | 27 | 47 | 55 | 48 | 61 | 42 | 36 | 64 | 92 | 91 | 132 | 141 | 105 | 77 | 25 | 16 |
| White: | 1,026 | 88.52% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.17% |
| Hispanic:* | 82 | 7.08% |
| Asian: | 7 | 0.60% |
| American Indian: | 14 | 1.21% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 28 | 2.42% |
| Total: | 1,159 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 564 | 49.87% | 57.1 years |
| Females: | 567 | 50.13% | 54.8 years |
| Total: | 1,131 | 100% | 56.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 564 | 92.76% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 44 | 7.24% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 7.24% |
| Total Population: | 608 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 564 | 92.76% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 44 | 7.24% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $65,660 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64,761. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). 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 24.7%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 32.7%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (42.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,660 | $67,628 | $26,719 | $34,600 | $32,391 | $0 | $0 | $67,637 | $64,761 | $69,844 | $74,575 | $80,152 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $59,875 | $59,113 | $30,380 | $52,188 | $0 | $0 | $33,886 | $69,097 | $69,568 | $90,048 | $74,750 | $110,203 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $11,207 | $11,250 | $11,016 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $60,972 | $61,667 | $0 | $63,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $39,826 | $42,147 | $0 | $51,422 | $0 | $0 | $71,250 | $66,250 | $66,422 | $67,813 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $30,037 | $30,221 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $66,033 | $65,650 | $58,750 | $68,929 | $71,708 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 99 | 16.61% |
| Unemployed: | 48 | 8.05% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 449 | 75.34% |
| Total: | 596 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 14 | 14.14% |
| Service: | 26 | 26.26% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 17 | 17.17% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 42 | 42.42% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 99 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $779,900, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $544,800 (231.73%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $554,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.64% (36.28% with a mortgage, 63.72% free-and-clear) and renters 16.36% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 87.55%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $235,100 | $243,200 | $260,200 | $285,200 | $290,200 | $266,000 | $248,200 | $235,500 | $225,000 | $275,000 | $324,300 | $358,600 | $397,100 | $779,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 62 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 62 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $987 | $982 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 115 | 30.34% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 202 | 53.30% |
| Renter Occupied: | 62 | 16.36% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 379 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 379 | 12.45% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 2,664 | 87.55% |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,043 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 2,528 | 83.08% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 55 | 1.81% |
| Other Units: | 460 | 15.12% |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,043 | 100% |
In 2024, 37.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 93.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 88.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 78.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 34.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 34.20 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. 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: | 41 | 6.88% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 42 | 7.05% |
| Some college, no degree: | 226 | 37.92% |
| Associate's degree: | 64 | 10.74% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 93 | 15.60% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 130 | 21.81% |
| Total: | 596 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 555 | 93.12% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 223 | 37.42% |
| Private Insurance: | 239 | 29.73% |
| Public Insurance: | 539 | 67.04% |
| No Insurance: | 26 | 3.23% |
| Total: | 804 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 778 | 96.77% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 9.3% | 7.9% | 8.0% | 8.3% | 9.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 34.2% | 78.1% |
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): | 12 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 12 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 12 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 86017 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 18 business establishments, employing about 64 people with an annual payroll of $3,193,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,230Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 18Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $546,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,193,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 64Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 86017 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 0.84% of whom live in ZIP Code 86017. It covers 102.787 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.05 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: | 102.787 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.05 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: | 0448170Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Munds Park CDP; ArizonaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 86017 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 March 1, 2026.