| City: | Grand Canyon, Arizona |
| Names to Avoid: | Grand Canyon National Park, Tusayan |
| County: | Coconino County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:21:14 AM |
| Population: | 2,420 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 928 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.8954, -112.0727 |
| Land Area: | 422.436 sq mi |
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Grand Canyon sits on the South Rim of one of the world's most famous natural landmarks, serving both the national park and the gateway town of Tusayan. This ZIP spans 587 square miles of Coconino County, Arizona, where 2,420 residents live in a landscape dominated by ponderosa pine forest and dramatic canyon views. The post office maintains 1,112 PO Boxes for 887 households, a 1.25x adoption rate that captures both permanent residents and the unique needs of a park gateway community.
Mail delivery here isn't typical. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative across nearly 600 square miles of national park and private land. Residents pick up mail at the post office, whether they live in Grand Canyon Village inside the park or in Tusayan just outside the south entrance gate. The postal data shows both rural routes (256 records) and minimal city carrier routes, a pattern that fits the scattered development across park housing and the small commercial hub of Tusayan.
One in four residents (590 people, 24% of the population) lives in group quarters. These aren't students or prisoners. The census classifies them as noninstitutionalized group quarters, which at the Grand Canyon means park employee housing. Xanterra Parks & Resorts, the park concessionaire, operates dormitories and shared housing for seasonal workers who staff the lodges, restaurants, and visitor facilities. Add the National Park Service employees living in government housing, and you get a community where collective housing is the norm, not the exception.
The workforce tells the story of a government and tourism economy. Of the 1,540 employed residents, 656 work in public administration (National Park Service rangers, administrators, maintenance crews) and 959 in transportation and warehousing (shuttle bus drivers, tour operators, logistics for park operations). Educational services and health care employ another 326 people. There are zero workers listed in accommodation and food services in the ACS data, a statistical quirk that likely means those workers live elsewhere or are classified under other categories. The median household income of $69,728 sits above the national average, but housing costs are unusual: median home value is just $18,400, likely because most housing is park-owned or concessionaire-provided, not market-rate real estate.
Street names tell you exactly where you are. State Route 64 is the main road to the South Rim. Inside the park, streets honor tribal nations: Paiute Circle, Mohave Court and Street, Havasupai Street, Hopi Street, Navajo Road and Street, Kaibab Street and Trail. Others reference park infrastructure: Mather Street and Mather Campground Road (named for Stephen Mather, first National Park Service director), Albright Avenue (Horace Albright, second NPS director), Bright Angel Trail, Desert View Road, El Tovar Road (the historic lodge). Streets like Liberator Drive, Corsair Drive, Flying Fortress Drive, Hellcat Alley, and Mustang Drive name WWII aircraft, a reference to the Grand Canyon Airport's history.
Tusayan, recognized by USPS but not accepted as a valid mailing name, sits just outside the park's south entrance. It's a small service town with hotels, restaurants, and an IMAX theater, existing primarily to house visitors who couldn't secure lodging inside the park. The census counts it together with the park as one statistical area, which is why the population includes both park employees and Tusayan residents.
Demographically, this is a working-age community. Median age is 38.7 years. Only 28 residents are under 18, and just 44 are 65 or older. It's a place people come to work, not retire. The population is 56% white, 20% American Indian (likely reflecting both tribal members working at the park and proximity to the Navajo and Hualapai reservations), 10% other race, and 8% two or more races. The low homeownership rate (74 owner-occupied units out of 887 households, just 8%) confirms that most residents rent park or concessionaire housing.
Seasonal vacancy is low at just 7% (82 units out of 1,220 total housing units), surprising for a tourism area. That suggests most housing is year-round employee housing rather than vacation rentals. The 333 vacant units (27% vacancy overall) likely include seasonal employee housing that sits empty in winter when park visitation drops and some facilities close.
All mail goes to PO Boxes. Use "Grand Canyon, AZ 86023" as the city/state line. While "Tusayan" is recognized, it's not valid for mailing addresses. For park facilities or businesses, verify the correct PO Box number before sending mail.
Street names honor tribal nations (Paiute, Mohave, Havasupai, Hopi, Navajo, Kaibab), park directors (Mather, Albright), canyon features (Bright Angel Trail, Desert View Road), and WWII aircraft (Liberator, Corsair, Flying Fortress, Hellcat, Mustang).
ZIP Code 86023 has 2,420 residents and 887 households (average 2.06 persons per household). The median age is 38.7 years, about the same as the state (38.9) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.7% male and 45.3% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (56.1%, lower than the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (19.9%, much higher than the state average of 4.5% and well above the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.1%, 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: | 2,420Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,970Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $74,286Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 887Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.06Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.45Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,057 | 1,420 | 1,608 | 1,707 | 1,894 | 2,236 | 1,830 | 2,485 | 2,538 | 2,316 | 1,916 | 2,311 | 2,044 | 1,970 |
| Decennial Census | 2,627 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,420 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.7
Male Median Age: 41
Female Median Age: 36
| 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 | 28 | 51 | 44 | 60 | 101 | 131 | 124 | 103 | 110 | 102 | 112 | 141 | 111 | 70 | 24 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| Female | 43 | 43 | 41 | 58 | 119 | 109 | 112 | 87 | 65 | 79 | 82 | 99 | 92 | 23 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 9 |
| Total | 71 | 94 | 85 | 118 | 220 | 240 | 236 | 190 | 175 | 181 | 194 | 240 | 203 | 93 | 49 | 17 | 3 | 11 |
| White: | 1,357 | 50.58% |
| Black: | 59 | 2.20% |
| Hispanic:* | 462 | 17.22% |
| Asian: | 84 | 3.13% |
| American Indian: | 481 | 17.93% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 240 | 8.95% |
| Total: | 2,683 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,323 | 54.67% | 41.0 years |
| Females: | 1,097 | 45.33% | 36.0 years |
| Total: | 2,420 | 100% | 38.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,839 | 93.35% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 9 | 0.46% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 18 | 0.91% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 104 | 6.19% |
| Total Population: | 1,970 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,848 | 93.81% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 122 | 6.19% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $74,286, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $20,536 (38.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,765. Family households earn a median of $114,016 versus $49,047 for nonfamily households (a difference of $64,969). By gender, male median income is $49,820 and female is $45,745, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $4,075 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 88.5%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (41.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,750 | $32,500 | $26,771 | $29,421 | $34,963 | $32,212 | $34,361 | $66,343 | $67,521 | $54,141 | $85,625 | $73,194 | $69,728 | $74,286 |
| Median Family Income | $91,818 | $47,073 | $46,548 | $47,381 | $0 | $0 | $99,583 | $101,097 | $100,491 | $102,883 | $122,153 | $100,689 | $162,708 | $114,016 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $40,956 | $30,139 | $17,169 | $26,576 | $29,671 | $30,938 | $32,134 | $32,639 | $32,362 | $34,272 | $53,807 | $0 | $48,074 | $49,047 |
| Median Male Income | $44,539 | $32,113 | $24,267 | $26,983 | $29,481 | $29,750 | $30,051 | $32,642 | $33,245 | $34,020 | $37,668 | $42,136 | $49,550 | $49,820 |
| Median Female Income | $24,444 | $16,949 | $15,833 | $16,429 | $18,603 | $14,649 | $25,213 | $21,321 | $21,886 | $26,786 | $31,132 | $32,000 | $39,556 | $45,745 |
| Employed: | 1,558 | 87.38% |
| Unemployed: | 20 | 1.12% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 205 | 11.50% |
| Total: | 1,783 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 462 | 29.65% |
| Service: | 643 | 41.27% |
| Sales and Office: | 228 | 14.63% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 84 | 5.39% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 141 | 9.05% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,558 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $33,000. The median gross rent is $705, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is down $70 (9.03%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $260. Of occupied housing, owners make up 11.46% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 88.54% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 23.13%, which is markedly above 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 | $0 | $19,600 | $36,300 | $36,600 | $37,600 | $0 | $0 | $33,000 | $33,000 | $32,400 | $32,800 | $37,800 | $18,400 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 199 | 35.79% |
| $500 to $999: | 168 | 30.22% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 46 | 8.27% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 52 | 9.35% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 47 | 8.45% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 44 | 7.91% |
| Total: | 556 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $775 | $571 | $516 | $711 | $573 | $387 | $399 | $472 | $445 | $404 | $729 | $674 | $673 | $705 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 72 | 11.46% |
| Renter Occupied: | 556 | 88.54% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 628 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 628 | 76.87% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 189 | 23.13% |
| Total Housing Units: | 817 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 429 | 52.51% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 301 | 36.84% |
| Other Units: | 87 | 10.65% |
| Total Housing Units: | 817 | 100% |
In 2024, 25.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 91.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 22.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 13.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.80 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 college (58.16%). College enrollment is 58.16%, 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: | 21 | 1.40% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 110 | 7.33% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 158 | 10.53% |
| Some college, no degree: | 535 | 35.64% |
| Associate's degree: | 292 | 19.45% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 274 | 18.25% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 111 | 7.40% |
| Total: | 1,501 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,370 | 91.27% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 385 | 25.65% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,339 | 65.90% |
| Public Insurance: | 260 | 12.80% |
| No Insurance: | 433 | 21.31% |
| Total: | 2,032 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,599 | 78.69% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 20.4% | 22.5% | 28.5% | 26.5% | 27.2% | 7.8% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 23 | 6.82% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 104 | 30.86% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 14 | 4.15% |
| College or graduate school: | 196 | 58.16% |
| Total: | 337 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 23 | 6.82% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 141 | 41.84% |
ZIP Code 86023 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 47 business establishments, employing about 1,702 people with an annual payroll of $83,426,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,167Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 47Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $17,644,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $83,426,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,702Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 86023 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 1.80% of whom live in ZIP Code 86023. It covers 422.436 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.07 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: | 422.436 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 2.07 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: | 0428981Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Grand Canyon Village CDP; ArizonaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 86023 is in the Grand Canyon Unified District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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.