| City: | Hotevilla, Arizona |
| Names to Avoid: | Bacobi |
| County: | Navajo County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:21:18 AM |
| Population: | 1,037 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 928 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.2134, -110.5288 |
| Land Area: | 208.19 sq mi |
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Hotevilla sits on Third Mesa in the heart of the Hopi Reservation in northeastern Arizona. Of the 1,037 residents, 1,013 are Native American, making this one of the most culturally intact Indigenous communities in the Southwest. The village spreads across 458 square miles of high desert plateau, where traditional Hopi life continues much as it has for centuries.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across the entire territory. The Hotevilla post office maintains 340 PO Boxes for 304 occupied homes, with an adoption rate of 1.12 boxes per household. That slight oversupply serves family members living off-mesa temporarily and community members who maintain separate boxes for different purposes. Highway contract route H001 delivers to scattered locations across the vast territory, and General Delivery remains available for those without boxes.
Household size averages 3.4 people, typical of Hopi communities where extended families often share homes. Median age is 40 years. The population skews young, with strong ties to ancestral lands and traditional practices. Owner-occupied homes make up 86% of occupied housing (262 of 304 households), and median home values of $126,200 are well below state averages.
The economy depends heavily on public administration, which employs 66 workers (largely tribal government and Bureau of Indian Affairs positions). Median household income is $22,702, and per capita income sits at just $8,490. Only 3.2% of adults over 25 hold bachelor's degrees. Limited formal business infrastructure exists: just 3 business establishments employ 4 workers. Many residents participate in traditional subsistence activities, arts, and ceremonies not captured in conventional economic statistics.
The alias "Bacobi" appears in postal records but isn't valid for mailing. It refers to Bacavi, a nearby village often administratively linked with Hotevilla. Both villages share deep roots in Hopi history and maintain ceremonial calendars tied to the agricultural cycle and katsina traditions.
Virtually no street addressing infrastructure exists across the 458 square mile territory, with only one street named in postal records.
ZIP Code 86030 has 1,037 residents and 304 households (average 3.41 persons per household). The median age is 40.0 years, slightly older than the state (38.9) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.4% male and 52.6% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (97.7%, much higher than the state average of 4.5% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (1.1%, much lower than the state average of 60.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6%, 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: | 1,037Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 658Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $17,321Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 304Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.41Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.55Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,444 | 1,631 | 1,695 | 1,830 | 1,530 | 1,724 | 1,717 | 1,531 | 1,519 | 1,734 | 927 | 700 | 696 | 658 |
| Decennial Census | 1,374 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,037 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40
Male Median Age: 35.9
Female Median Age: 44.6
| 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 | 36 | 18 | 59 | 42 | 38 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 41 | 11 | 34 | 23 | 31 | 36 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 7 |
| Female | 21 | 50 | 21 | 32 | 25 | 24 | 37 | 42 | 26 | 26 | 43 | 37 | 52 | 36 | 30 | 29 | 6 | 8 |
| Total | 57 | 68 | 80 | 74 | 63 | 48 | 60 | 68 | 67 | 37 | 77 | 60 | 83 | 72 | 48 | 46 | 14 | 15 |
| White: | 11 | 1.06% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 0.58% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.29% |
| American Indian: | 1,013 | 98.06% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 1,033 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 492 | 47.44% | 35.9 years |
| Females: | 545 | 52.56% | 44.6 years |
| Total: | 1,037 | 100% | 40.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 658 | 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: | 658 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 658 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $17,321, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is down $16,742 (49.2%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,179. Family households earn a median of $22,130 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $22,130). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $33,074, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $33,074 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 21.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 36.4%, which is far worse than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (32.9%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $34,063 | $35,714 | $35,625 | $35,964 | $41,950 | $43,182 | $45,172 | $43,482 | $37,500 | $31,813 | $30,523 | $32,321 | $22,702 | $17,321 |
| Median Family Income | $34,943 | $37,813 | $35,650 | $36,298 | $41,688 | $43,947 | $46,630 | $51,458 | $42,143 | $33,315 | $30,872 | $31,250 | $24,315 | $22,130 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $29,559 | $33,359 | $34,000 | $31,389 | $0 | $11,944 | $9,881 | $11,667 | $13,594 | $9,750 | $13,750 | $0 | $15,119 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $29,271 | $33,173 | $32,708 | $36,771 | $40,809 | $37,353 | $36,250 | $37,500 | $32,125 | $24,816 | $33,750 | $26,607 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $35,897 | $36,776 | $37,750 | $35,813 | $39,063 | $38,333 | $39,861 | $36,528 | $42,500 | $23,462 | $42,321 | $31,583 | $30,000 | $33,074 |
| Employed: | 70 | 13.38% |
| Unemployed: | 40 | 7.65% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 413 | 78.97% |
| Total: | 523 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 14 | 20.00% |
| Service: | 20 | 28.57% |
| Sales and Office: | 23 | 32.86% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 13 | 18.57% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 70 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $108,900 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $108,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $1,031 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 91.49% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 8.51% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 37.47%, 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 | $108,900 | $84,600 | $89,200 | $65,500 | $84,100 | $90,200 | $102,100 | $94,500 | $108,500 | $116,000 | $111,300 | $132,700 | $126,200 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 24 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 24 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,031 | $1,004 | $698 | $715 | $525 | $525 | $538 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 258 | 91.49% |
| Renter Occupied: | 24 | 8.51% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 282 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 282 | 62.53% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 169 | 37.47% |
| Total Housing Units: | 451 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 383 | 84.92% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 68 | 15.08% |
| Total Housing Units: | 451 | 100% |
In 2024, 9.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 76.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 13.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 85.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 44.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 18.60 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 17.10 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 (40.48%). 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: | 29 | 6.33% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 81 | 17.69% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 177 | 38.65% |
| Some college, no degree: | 45 | 9.83% |
| Associate's degree: | 81 | 17.69% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 45 | 9.83% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 458 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 348 | 75.98% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 45 | 9.83% |
| Private Insurance: | 87 | 12.29% |
| Public Insurance: | 562 | 79.38% |
| No Insurance: | 59 | 8.33% |
| Total: | 708 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 649 | 91.67% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 26.2% | 25.0% | 26.1% | 26.6% | 23.0% | 18.5% | 17.0% | 20.3% | 27.7% | 26.1% | 33.3% | 35.4% | 44.8% | 44.7% |
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: | 16 | 12.70% |
| Kindergarten: | 30 | 23.81% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 51 | 40.48% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 29 | 23.02% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 126 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 46 | 36.51% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 110 | 87.30% |
ZIP Code 86030 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 347Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 86030 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 0.97% of whom live in ZIP Code 86030. It covers 208.19 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.02 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: | 208.19 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.02 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: | 0433945Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Hotevilla-Bacavi CDP; ArizonaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 86030 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 1 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 March 1, 2026.