| City: | Kayenta, Arizona |
| Names to Avoid: | Baby Rock, Black Mesa, Chilchinbito, Oljato |
| County: | Navajo County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:21:20 AM |
| Population: | 7,734 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 928 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.6868, -110.3756 |
| Land Area: | 1209.498 sq mi |
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Kayenta sits in the heart of the Navajo Nation, serving a 1,149 square mile territory in northeastern Arizona. Of the 7,734 residents, 96% are Native American (7,446 people), making this one of the largest Navajo communities with PO Box classification. This is a PO Box Only Zone where street delivery doesn't exist as an alternative across this vast landscape.
The Kayenta post office maintains 2,714 PO Boxes for 2,187 households. That's 1.24 boxes per household, meaning the post office serves families well beyond the immediate town center. People drive from Oljato, Chilchinbito, Black Mesa, and Baby Rock to collect their mail. These community names appear in USPS records but aren't valid for mailing addresses.
The area has minimal addressing infrastructure: just four named streets (Highway 163, Canyon Dr, Sandstone Dr, and Pinon Ln) across 1,149 square miles. Most mail goes to PO Boxes because homes lack street addresses. The territory includes rural routes and one highway contract route, but these serve only a handful of locations.
With a median age of 32.7 years and 3.5 people per household, Kayenta's demographics show typical Navajo family patterns. Multi-generational households are common. The population of 7,734 lives across 2,187 occupied housing units, with another 362 vacant units.
The local economy centers on tribal government and public administration, which employs a significant portion of the workforce. Median household income sits at $47,973. About 24% of workers do their jobs from home. The post office functions as more than a mail facility. It's a community gathering point where residents pick up packages, government documents, and prescriptions.
All mail must use PO Box addresses:
[Recipient Name]
PO Box [Number]
Kayenta, AZ 86033The community names Oljato, Chilchinbito, Black Mesa, and Baby Rock are recognized by USPS but cannot be used as mailing addresses. Always use Kayenta as the city name.
Only four streets recorded across 1,149 square miles, illustrating the sparse addressing infrastructure typical of Navajo Nation territories.
ZIP Code 86033 has 7,734 residents and 2,187 households (average 3.51 persons per household). The median age is 32.7 years, younger than the state (38.9) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.9% male and 51.1% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (96.3%, much higher than the state average of 4.5% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (1.8%, much lower than the state average of 60.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0%, 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%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 7,734Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 7,392Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $40,313Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 2,187Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $36,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.51Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.05Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 7,791 | 7,366 | 7,243 | 7,573 | 7,319 | 7,354 | 7,130 | 7,407 | 8,195 | 8,080 | 8,191 | 8,051 | 8,245 | 7,392 |
| Decennial Census | 7,844 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7,734 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 32.7
Male Median Age: 31.5
Female Median Age: 33.9
| 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 | 254 | 350 | 350 | 391 | 243 | 224 | 266 | 211 | 232 | 195 | 237 | 214 | 205 | 161 | 112 | 70 | 40 | 30 |
| Female | 280 | 322 | 374 | 311 | 240 | 236 | 245 | 209 | 240 | 223 | 219 | 284 | 223 | 182 | 127 | 92 | 68 | 74 |
| Total | 534 | 672 | 724 | 702 | 483 | 460 | 511 | 420 | 472 | 418 | 456 | 498 | 428 | 343 | 239 | 162 | 108 | 104 |
| White: | 143 | 1.86% |
| Black: | 5 | 0.07% |
| Hispanic:* | 78 | 1.02% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.03% |
| American Indian: | 7,446 | 96.90% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 10 | 0.13% |
| Total: | 7,684 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 3,785 | 48.94% | 31.5 years |
| Females: | 3,949 | 51.06% | 33.9 years |
| Total: | 7,734 | 100% | 32.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 7,357 | 99.53% |
| 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: | 35 | 0.47% |
| Total Population: | 7,392 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 7,357 | 99.53% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 35 | 0.47% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $40,313, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $18,337 (83.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,767. Family households earn a median of $48,563 versus $24,289 for nonfamily households (a difference of $24,274). By gender, male median income is $58,438 and female is $43,333, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $15,105 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 48.7%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 15.7%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.8%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $21,976 | $20,670 | $20,919 | $21,633 | $24,198 | $26,274 | $25,945 | $23,864 | $25,546 | $26,451 | $27,782 | $34,846 | $47,973 | $40,313 |
| Median Family Income | $22,904 | $21,469 | $20,988 | $22,109 | $24,185 | $26,858 | $26,885 | $25,345 | $28,849 | $29,408 | $42,424 | $51,042 | $55,708 | $48,563 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,345 | $9,313 | $9,410 | $9,579 | $14,583 | $20,160 | $20,386 | $19,295 | $18,994 | $17,991 | $18,750 | $21,656 | $21,984 | $24,289 |
| Median Male Income | $38,821 | $36,579 | $31,000 | $41,688 | $44,531 | $36,638 | $37,700 | $43,083 | $37,963 | $37,923 | $51,250 | $53,973 | $53,994 | $58,438 |
| Median Female Income | $26,348 | $25,346 | $25,246 | $28,259 | $29,917 | $31,750 | $33,935 | $35,039 | $33,255 | $29,190 | $31,114 | $36,250 | $41,573 | $43,333 |
| Employed: | 2,238 | 41.10% |
| Unemployed: | 416 | 7.64% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 2,791 | 51.26% |
| Total: | 5,445 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 847 | 37.85% |
| Service: | 493 | 22.03% |
| Sales and Office: | 311 | 13.90% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 331 | 14.79% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 256 | 11.44% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 2,238 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $36,200, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $20,400 (36.04%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $12,500. The median gross rent is $616, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is up $61 (10.99%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8. Of occupied housing, owners make up 66.74% (7.03% with a mortgage, 92.97% free-and-clear) and renters 33.26% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.27%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $56,600 | $51,400 | $49,300 | $50,100 | $46,500 | $37,300 | $48,500 | $47,700 | $48,700 | $34,600 | $32,300 | $35,800 | $38,300 | $36,200 |
| Less than $500: | 317 | 36.06% |
| $500 to $999: | 359 | 40.84% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 177 | 20.14% |
| $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: | 26 | 2.96% |
| Total: | 879 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $555 | $566 | $597 | $538 | $597 | $548 | $543 | $566 | $608 | $626 | $625 | $656 | $738 | $616 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 124 | 4.69% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1,640 | 62.05% |
| Renter Occupied: | 879 | 33.26% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 2,643 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 2,643 | 85.73% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 440 | 14.27% |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,083 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,953 | 63.35% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 168 | 5.45% |
| Other Units: | 962 | 31.20% |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,083 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.30% 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 83.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 32.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 31.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 31.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 15.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 16.50 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.36%). College enrollment is 11.37%, 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: | 401 | 9.11% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 345 | 7.84% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 1,829 | 41.55% |
| Some college, no degree: | 919 | 20.88% |
| Associate's degree: | 277 | 6.29% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 458 | 10.40% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 173 | 3.93% |
| Total: | 4,402 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 3,656 | 83.05% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 631 | 14.33% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,314 | 30.42% |
| Public Insurance: | 2,893 | 38.03% |
| No Insurance: | 2,400 | 31.55% |
| Total: | 7,607 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 5,207 | 68.45% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 39.2% | 45.9% | 49.8% | 46.2% | 42.7% | 39.5% | 40.2% | 44.2% | 40.6% | 39.0% | 37.1% | 31.2% | 24.1% | 31.0% |
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: | 128 | 5.64% |
| Kindergarten: | 197 | 8.68% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,120 | 49.36% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 566 | 24.94% |
| College or graduate school: | 258 | 11.37% |
| Total: | 2,269 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 325 | 14.32% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 1,883 | 82.99% |
ZIP Code 86033 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 41 business establishments, employing about 703 people with an annual payroll of $29,231,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,780Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 41Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $7,005,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $29,231,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 703Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 86033 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 7.20% of whom live in ZIP Code 86033. It covers 1209.498 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.074 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: | 1209.498 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.074 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: | 0436990Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Kayenta CDP; ArizonaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 86033 is in the Kayenta Unified District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 8 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.