| City: | Indian Wells, Arizona |
| City Alias: | Holbrook |
| Names to Avoid: | Bitahochee |
| County: | Navajo County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:32:26 PM |
| Population: | 1,705 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 928 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.4383, -110.0758 |
| Land Area: | 471.666 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 86031 has 1,705 residents and 535 households (average 3.19 persons per household). The median age is 39.9 years, slightly older than the state (38.9) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.6% male and 49.4% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (97.2%, much higher than the state average of 4.5% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3%, 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: | 1,705Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,938Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $30,699Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 535Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $71,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.19Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.45Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,095 | 1,976 | 1,856 | 2,027 | 2,040 | 1,829 | 1,830 | 1,704 | 1,751 | 1,749 | 1,832 | 1,882 | 1,938 |
| Decennial Census | 1,856 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,705 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.9
Male Median Age: 38.8
Female Median Age: 42.1
| 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 | 54 | 65 | 82 | 45 | 52 | 47 | 46 | 59 | 53 | 48 | 64 | 57 | 39 | 52 | 34 | 15 | 27 | 23 |
| Female | 49 | 50 | 65 | 54 | 42 | 44 | 72 | 28 | 40 | 32 | 65 | 68 | 52 | 55 | 38 | 34 | 26 | 29 |
| Total | 103 | 115 | 147 | 99 | 94 | 91 | 118 | 87 | 93 | 80 | 129 | 125 | 91 | 107 | 72 | 49 | 53 | 52 |
| White: | 11 | 0.64% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 39 | 2.28% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1,658 | 97.02% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.06% |
| Total: | 1,709 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 862 | 50.56% | 38.8 years |
| Females: | 843 | 49.44% | 42.1 years |
| Total: | 1,705 | 100% | 39.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,930 | 99.59% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 3 | 0.15% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 5 | 0.26% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.26% |
| Total Population: | 1,938 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,933 | 99.74% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 5 | 0.26% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $30,699, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $1,282 (4.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,810. Family households earn a median of $30,859 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $30,859). By gender, male median income is $64,250 and female is $34,904, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $29,346 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 34.2%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 14.5%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Sales (23.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $29,417 | $26,364 | $16,667 | $14,934 | $14,962 | $14,598 | $14,978 | $17,679 | $18,889 | $17,109 | $25,089 | $27,650 | $30,699 |
| Median Family Income | $31,852 | $31,829 | $28,594 | $22,614 | $21,420 | $20,185 | $20,865 | $23,750 | $22,917 | $22,298 | $26,205 | $28,950 | $30,859 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $7,880 | $8,417 | $8,523 | $8,717 | $9,271 | $9,314 | $9,406 | $8,861 | $8,185 | $7,819 | $0 | $11,795 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $34,559 | $32,212 | $33,750 | $35,673 | $35,000 | $33,472 | $32,969 | $34,191 | $33,977 | $33,000 | $63,750 | $70,500 | $64,250 |
| Median Female Income | $30,398 | $31,161 | $33,529 | $32,361 | $34,205 | $33,542 | $34,583 | $27,132 | $27,708 | $28,500 | $27,788 | $31,932 | $34,904 |
| Employed: | 423 | 29.21% |
| Unemployed: | 72 | 4.97% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 953 | 65.81% |
| Total: | 1,448 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 73 | 17.26% |
| Service: | 84 | 19.86% |
| Sales and Office: | 98 | 23.17% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 91 | 21.51% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 77 | 18.20% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 423 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $71,800, which is well under the state median ($358,900), is down $8,800 (10.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,000. The median gross rent is $867, which is well under the state median ($1,431), is up $338 (63.89%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $221. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.02% (4.41% with a mortgage, 95.59% free-and-clear) and renters 30.98% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 20.46%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $80,600 | $58,400 | $55,900 | $60,900 | $65,000 | $74,700 | $80,000 | $84,600 | $65,800 | $63,000 | $60,900 | $64,100 | $71,800 |
| Less than $500: | 23 | 10.27% |
| $500 to $999: | 34 | 15.18% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 25 | 11.16% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 5 | 2.23% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 5 | 2.23% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 132 | 58.93% |
| Total: | 224 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $529 | $411 | $328 | $466 | $488 | $500 | $617 | $645 | $646 | $640 | $715 | $804 | $867 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 22 | 3.04% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 477 | 65.98% |
| Renter Occupied: | 224 | 30.98% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 723 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 723 | 79.54% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 186 | 20.46% |
| Total Housing Units: | 909 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 845 | 92.96% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 3 | 0.33% |
| Other Units: | 61 | 6.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 909 | 100% |
In 2023, 3.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 68.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 9.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 19.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 73.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 51.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 15.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.40 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 (50.86%). College enrollment is 10.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 212 | 17.21% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 174 | 14.12% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 365 | 29.63% |
| Some college, no degree: | 293 | 23.78% |
| Associate's degree: | 147 | 11.93% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 25 | 2.03% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 16 | 1.30% |
| Total: | 1,232 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 846 | 68.67% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 41 | 3.33% |
| Private Insurance: | 375 | 18.91% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,418 | 71.51% |
| No Insurance: | 190 | 9.58% |
| Total: | 1,983 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,793 | 90.42% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 35.8% | 39.7% | 48.8% | 53.1% | 53.8% | 53.4% | 50.0% | 50.0% | 49.9% | 53.6% | 54.8% | 55.1% | 51.3% |
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: | 34 | 7.30% |
| Kindergarten: | 29 | 6.22% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 237 | 50.86% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 118 | 25.32% |
| College or graduate school: | 48 | 10.30% |
| Total: | 466 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 63 | 13.52% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 384 | 82.40% |
ZIP Code 86031 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: | 386Source: 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 86031 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 107,744 people, about 1.58% of whom live in ZIP Code 86031. It covers 471.666 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.129 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Show Low, AZSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 43320Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 107,744Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 471.666 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.129 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: | 0435310Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Indian Wells CDP; ArizonaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 86031 is part of 2 school districts, including: Holbrook Unified District (Grades PK thru 12) and Cedar Unified District (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 October 1, 2025.