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Population & Demographics

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%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	7,734Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	8,245Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	6.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$47,973Source: Census ACS

Households:	2,187Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$38,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.51Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	4.05Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
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
Decennial Census	7,844	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	7,734	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 32.7

Male Median Age: 31.5

Female Median Age: 33.9

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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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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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%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	8,210	99.58%
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	0.42%
Total Population:	8,245	100%
Total Native Population:	8,210	99.58%
Total Foreign-born Population:	35	0.42%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $47,973, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $25,997 (118.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,427. Family households earn a median of $55,708 versus $21,984 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,724). By gender, male median income is $53,994 and female is $41,573, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $12,421 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 48.7%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.1%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
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
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
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
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
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

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	2,566	43.24%
Unemployed:	322	5.43%
Not In Labor Force:	3,047	51.34%
Total:	5,935	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	999	38.93%
Service:	453	17.65%
Sales and Office:	480	18.71%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	346	13.48%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	288	11.22%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	2,566	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $38,300, which is much lower than the state median ($358,900), is down $18,300 (32.33%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,400. The median gross rent is $738, which is much lower than the state median ($1,431), is up $183 (32.97%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $130. Of occupied housing, owners make up 65.21% (6.23% with a mortgage, 93.77% free-and-clear) and renters 34.79% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.29%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
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

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	266	27.23%
$500 to $999:	474	48.52%
$1,000 to $1,499:	184	18.83%
$1,500 to $1,999:	34	3.48%
$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:	19	1.94%
Total:	977	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$555	$566	$597	$538	$597	$548	$543	$566	$608	$626	$625	$656	$738

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	114	4.06%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,717	61.15%
Renter Occupied:	977	34.79%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	2,808	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	2,808	84.71%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	507	15.29%
Total Housing Units:	3,315	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	2,158	65.10%
Multi-Family Units:	118	3.56%
Other Units:	1,039	31.34%
Total Housing Units:	3,315	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 15.80% 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 83.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 38.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 31.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 24.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), 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 (49.18%). College enrollment is 10.91%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	371	7.63%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	426	8.77%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,916	39.42%
Some college, no degree:	1,145	23.56%
Associate's degree:	232	4.77%
Bachelor's degree:	407	8.37%
Graduate or professional degree:	363	7.47%
Total:	4,860	100%
High school or higher:	4,063	83.60%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	770	15.84%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	2,586	30.50%
Public Insurance:	2,749	32.43%
No Insurance:	3,143	37.07%
Total:	8,478	100%
Has Health Insurance:	5,335	62.93%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% 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%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	95	3.81%
Kindergarten:	263	10.55%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,226	49.18%
High school (grades 9-12):	637	25.55%
College or graduate school:	272	10.91%
Total:	2,493	100%
Early Childhood:	358	14.36%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,126	85.28%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Kayenta, Arizona
Names to Avoid:	Baby Rock, Black Mesa, Chilchinbito, Oljato
County:	Navajo County
Timezone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	8:32:31 PM
Population:	7,734 [See All]
Area Code:	928
Classification:	PO Box
Coordinates:	36.6868, -110.3756
Land Area:	1209.498 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/86033/zip-code-86033.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	2,770Source: 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

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:	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 in Kayenta, AZ

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 86033

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 86033

Sources & References