| City: | Indian Wells, Arizona |
| City Alias: | Holbrook |
| Names to Avoid: | Bitahochee |
| County: | Navajo County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 6:53:54 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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Indian Wells serves a Navajo Nation community spanning 362 square miles of Navajo County, Arizona. Of the 1,705 residents, 97% are Native American (1,658 people), making this one of Arizona's most predominantly indigenous communities. The median age is 39.9 years, and households average 3.2 people, typical of extended family structures common in Navajo communities.
Mail delivery combines PO Boxes and rural carrier routes. The post office maintains 392 PO Boxes for 535 households, resulting in 73% adoption. While this isn't a PO Box Only Zone and some rural carrier service exists (188 delivery points across one rural route and one highway contract route), many residents choose PO Boxes for reliability. The addressing system uses Navajo route numbers (NAVAJO 15, NAVAJO 157, NAVAJO 6) and Indian Wells routes, characteristic of reservation road networks that don't follow standard street grid patterns.
The community operates under Holbrook's postal administration, though Indian Wells maintains its own Community Post Office facility (facility code C). Bitahochee appears as a recognized name but isn't valid for mailing addresses. Residents should use either Indian Wells, AZ 86031 or Holbrook, AZ 86031 for mail.
Economic conditions show median household income at $30,699, below state and national averages. However, 57.2% of workers report working from home, far above national norms. This pattern is common in rural reservation communities where traditional livelihoods, tribal government work, and craft production occur at home. Public administration employs 204 workers, and transportation/warehousing accounts for 212 jobs, likely including tribal government positions and logistics for the large geographic area. Only 3.3% hold bachelor's degrees, and just 24.5% were born in the United States outside Arizona, indicating a stable, rooted community.
Housing consists of 641 total units, with 535 occupied and 452 owner-occupied. Median home value is $71,800, and median rent is $867. The relatively low vacancy rate (106 units, 17%) suggests stable occupancy rather than seasonal fluctuation. Only 18 units are held for seasonal or recreational use.
Road network consists primarily of numbered Navajo routes alongside Indian Wells and Greasewood routes, characteristic of Navajo Nation addressing systems.
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 |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,938Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $32,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 535Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $80,300Source: 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 2024, the Median household income is $32,500, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $3,083 (10.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,611. Family households earn a median of $32,852 versus $23,523 for nonfamily households (a difference of $9,329). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $34,167, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $34,167 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. 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% |
Insufficient data for median home value. Insufficient data for median gross rent. 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 2024, 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: | 381Source: 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 Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Arizona's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 107,449 people, about 1.59% 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: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 107,449Source: 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 February 1, 2026.