| City: | Sun Valley, Arizona |
| City Alias: | Holbrook |
| County: | Navajo County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:21:17 AM |
| Population: | 178 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 928 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 34.9025, -110.1575 |
| Land Area: | 28.446 sq mi |
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Sun Valley is a small retirement community in Navajo County, Arizona, with a median age of 54 years. The 178 residents occupy 79 households spread across 82 square miles of high desert terrain near Holbrook. Most addresses receive mail via rural carrier routes, reflecting the area's dispersed development pattern.
The post office maintains 97 PO Boxes for a community with 79 occupied households, showing it serves some residents from the surrounding area. Four main streets anchor the community: 5th Street, Sun Valley Road, Sheri Road, and Surrey Road. Home values average $11,966, and about 31% of residents work from home, typical of Arizona retirement destinations where retirees mix with remote workers seeking affordable rural living.
The four streets in Sun Valley's delivery database show a simple residential layout. Sun Valley Road gives the community its name, while 5th Street suggests an older numbered grid. Sheri Road and Surrey Road are typical residential street names found in small Arizona subdivisions developed for retirees seeking affordable desert living.
ZIP Code 86029 has 178 residents and 79 households (average 2.25 persons per household). The median age is 54.1 years, significantly older than the state (38.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.0% male and 50.0% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are White (57.3%, lower than the national average of 61.6%) and American Indian & Alaska Native (28.1%, much higher than the state average of 4.5% and well above the national average of 1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7%, 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: | 178Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 74Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 79Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.25Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.20Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 87 | 139 | 191 | 256 | 280 | 241 | 195 | 175 | 77 | 93 | 106 | 105 | 77 | 74 |
| Decennial Census | 320 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 178 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 54.1
Male Median Age: 54.3
Female Median Age: 52.5
| 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 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Female | 4 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| Total | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
| White: | 102 | 60.36% |
| Black: | 2 | 1.18% |
| Hispanic:* | 12 | 7.10% |
| Asian: | 2 | 1.18% |
| American Indian: | 50 | 29.59% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.59% |
| Total: | 169 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 89 | 50.00% | 54.3 years |
| Females: | 89 | 50.00% | 52.5 years |
| Total: | 178 | 100% | 54.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 64 | 86.49% |
| 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: | 10 | 13.51% |
| Total Population: | 74 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 64 | 86.49% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 10 | 13.51% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $14,630 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. 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 60.8%, which is a bit lower 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 Sales (53.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $14,630 | $23,875 | $14,076 | $13,105 | $13,151 | $12,580 | $0 | $15,549 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $136,000 | $41,250 | $41,875 | $14,344 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,074 | $14,259 | $12,554 | $10,556 | $0 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $130,938 | $132,794 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $28,393 | $27,955 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 45 | 60.81% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 29 | 39.19% |
| Total: | 74 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 11 | 24.44% |
| Sales and Office: | 24 | 53.33% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 10 | 22.22% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 45 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $314,800 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. 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 | $314,800 | $111,300 | $29,100 | $9,999 | $9,999 | $9,999 | $9,999 | $9,999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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): | 16 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 16 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 16 | 64.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 9 | 36.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 25 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 25 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 25 | 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 79.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 28.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 13 | 20.31% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 51 | 79.69% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 64 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 51 | 79.69% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 53 | 71.62% |
| No Insurance: | 21 | 28.38% |
| Total: | 74 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 53 | 71.62% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 67.8% | 72.4% | 80.0% | 100.0% | 78.0% | 0.0% | 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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 86029 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 36 people with an annual payroll of $598,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 102Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $139,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $598,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 36Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 86029 is located in Navajo County, Arizona, within the Show Low, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 43320) and Arizona's 2nd Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 107,449 people, about 0.17% of whom live in ZIP Code 86029. It covers 28.446 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.053 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Show Low, AZSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 43320Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 107,449Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 28.446 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.053 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: | 0471160Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Sun Valley CDP; ArizonaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 86029 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 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 March 1, 2026.