| City: | Kykotsmovi Village, Arizona |
| City Alias: | Kykotsmovi |
| Names to Avoid: | Dennebito, Hard Rock, Hopi Indian Reservation, New Oraibi, Old Oraibi, Sand Springs |
| County: | Navajo County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:17:30 PM |
| Population: | 1,438 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 928 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 35.6539, -110.5007 |
| Land Area: | 252.432 sq mi |
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Kykotsmovi Village serves as the administrative heart of the Hopi Tribe, sitting atop First Mesa in northeastern Arizona. Of the 1,438 residents, 98% are Native American (1,416 people), making this one of the most culturally intact indigenous communities in the Southwest. The village isn't just a residential area. It's the seat of tribal government and the central postal access point for communities scattered across 358 square miles of high desert plateau.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. No street delivery exists across the entire territory. The post office maintains 500 PO Boxes for 496 households, a near-perfect match that shows total reliance on this single mail facility. People from villages across the reservation, including Old Oraibi (the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in North America), Sand Springs, Hard Rock, and Dennebito, travel here for mail, packages, and government documents.
The addressing infrastructure tells the story of geographic isolation. Only one street appears in postal records: Main Street. Highway Contract Route delivery (Route H) serves some locations, but for most residents, the PO Box is the only option. Median household income stands at $35,855, well below national averages, making reliable postal access important for receiving government assistance, tribal services, and healthcare prescriptions.
Tribal government dominates the local economy. Of employed residents, 191 work in public administration (mostly Hopi Tribe agencies), while 99 work in transportation and warehousing, and 117 in education and healthcare. Federal government employs another 64 people. The median age of 40.1 years and household size of 2.9 people per home indicate stable multi-generational family structures typical of reservation communities.
The nine business establishments employ 88 people total, a small commercial base for a population this size. With 421 owner-occupied homes and only 75 rentals, homeownership reaches 85%, though median home values of $113,900 stay well below state averages. Education attainment shows 13.8% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and 24.5% of workers work from home, often in tribal administrative roles or traditional crafts.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box. The USPS recognizes "Kykotsmovi Village" and the shorter "Kykotsmovi" as valid mailing names. Recognized community names include Old Oraibi, New Oraibi, Sand Springs, Hard Rock, and Dennebito, though these aren't valid for mailing addresses. All mail goes through the Kykotsmovi Village post office using ZIP code 86039.
Only one street appears in postal records, showing the lack of formal addressing infrastructure typical of reservation areas.
ZIP Code 86039 has 1,438 residents and 496 households (average 2.88 persons per household). The median age is 40.1 years, slightly older than the state (38.9) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.1% male and 46.9% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (98.5%, much higher than the state average of 4.5% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8%, 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: | 1,438Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,373Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $35,855Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 496Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $113,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.88Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.17Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,400 | 1,309 | 1,306 | 1,358 | 1,294 | 1,203 | 1,218 | 1,273 | 1,179 | 1,296 | 1,590 | 1,504 | 1,373 |
| Decennial Census | 1,467 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,438 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.1
Male Median Age: 37.6
Female Median Age: 44.5
| 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 | 24 | 56 | 51 | 71 | 54 | 54 | 40 | 61 | 29 | 60 | 34 | 58 | 66 | 39 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 7 |
| Female | 28 | 35 | 48 | 42 | 44 | 41 | 23 | 46 | 35 | 38 | 24 | 63 | 38 | 48 | 57 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
| Total | 52 | 91 | 99 | 113 | 98 | 95 | 63 | 107 | 64 | 98 | 58 | 121 | 104 | 87 | 81 | 42 | 39 | 26 |
| White: | 8 | 0.55% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.14% |
| Hispanic:* | 12 | 0.83% |
| Asian: | 4 | 0.28% |
| American Indian: | 1,416 | 98.20% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 1,442 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 764 | 53.13% | 37.6 years |
| Females: | 674 | 46.87% | 44.5 years |
| Total: | 1,438 | 100% | 40.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,367 | 99.56% |
| 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: | 6 | 0.44% |
| Total Population: | 1,373 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,367 | 99.56% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6 | 0.44% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $35,855, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $11,659 (48.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,150. Family households earn a median of $64,583 versus $12,037 for nonfamily households (a difference of $52,546). By gender, male median income is $34,732 and female is $32,986, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $1,746 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 37.2%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 16.0%, which is considerably above the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (48.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $24,196 | $25,573 | $22,237 | $18,636 | $19,135 | $20,000 | $24,531 | $30,096 | $31,705 | $31,699 | $36,719 | $35,938 | $35,855 |
| Median Family Income | $26,094 | $27,813 | $26,083 | $21,688 | $25,972 | $28,393 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $56,429 | $46,667 | $58,393 | $62,556 | $64,583 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,583 | $14,013 | $13,750 | $12,986 | $12,935 | $9,625 | $9,896 | $9,564 | $9,913 | $12,697 | $10,556 | $12,857 | $12,037 |
| Median Male Income | $33,295 | $36,196 | $35,163 | $30,208 | $29,412 | $38,000 | $39,750 | $31,964 | $34,375 | $30,938 | $28,229 | $33,906 | $34,732 |
| Median Female Income | $37,000 | $38,250 | $40,625 | $39,167 | $34,375 | $37,750 | $38,250 | $40,625 | $32,083 | $32,019 | $31,731 | $32,014 | $32,986 |
| Employed: | 354 | 30.49% |
| Unemployed: | 69 | 5.94% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 738 | 63.57% |
| Total: | 1,161 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 171 | 48.31% |
| Service: | 54 | 15.25% |
| Sales and Office: | 71 | 20.06% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 4 | 1.13% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 54 | 15.25% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 354 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $113,900, which is far less than the state median ($358,900), is up $29,400 (34.79%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,431), is down $461 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $865. Of occupied housing, owners make up 96.28% (16.39% with a mortgage, 83.61% free-and-clear) and renters 3.72% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 25.98%, 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 | $84,500 | $75,000 | $71,900 | $82,300 | $97,700 | $86,300 | $96,400 | $97,000 | $98,300 | $103,000 | $114,700 | $126,500 | $113,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 15 | 71.43% |
| $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: | 6 | 28.57% |
| Total: | 21 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $461 | $513 | $375 | $375 | $378 | $530 | $825 | $0 | $865 | $879 | $750 | $825 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 89 | 15.78% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 454 | 80.50% |
| Renter Occupied: | 21 | 3.72% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 564 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 564 | 74.02% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 198 | 25.98% |
| Total Housing Units: | 762 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 677 | 88.85% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 11 | 1.44% |
| Other Units: | 74 | 9.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 762 | 100% |
In 2023, 13.80% 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 85.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 11.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 25.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 68.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 20.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 11.80 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.80 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 high school (42.46%). College enrollment is 9.52%, 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: | 45 | 4.75% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 93 | 9.82% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 349 | 36.85% |
| Some college, no degree: | 172 | 18.16% |
| Associate's degree: | 157 | 16.58% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 58 | 6.12% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 73 | 7.71% |
| Total: | 947 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 809 | 85.43% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 131 | 13.83% |
| Private Insurance: | 353 | 24.45% |
| Public Insurance: | 936 | 64.82% |
| No Insurance: | 155 | 10.73% |
| Total: | 1,444 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,289 | 89.27% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 32.1% | 29.4% | 37.9% | 45.1% | 38.1% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 22.5% | 17.5% | 18.8% | 15.5% | 17.1% | 20.3% |
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: | 41 | 16.27% |
| Kindergarten: | 7 | 2.78% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 73 | 28.97% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 107 | 42.46% |
| College or graduate school: | 24 | 9.52% |
| Total: | 252 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 48 | 19.05% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 187 | 74.21% |
ZIP Code 86039 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 99 people with an annual payroll of $3,351,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 633Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $826,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,351,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 99Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 86039 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 1.33% of whom live in ZIP Code 86039. It covers 252.432 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.084 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: | 252.432 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.084 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: | 0439100Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Kykotsmovi Village CDP; ArizonaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 86039 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 2 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 January 1, 2026.