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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 86045 has 10,445 residents and 2,911 households (average 3.54 persons per household). The median age is 33.4 years, younger than the state (38.9) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.2% male and 51.8% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.5%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (93.9%, much higher than the state average of 4.5% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (2.3%, much lower than the state average of 60.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6%, 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:	10,445Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	10,691Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	14.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$49,559Source: Census ACS

Households:	2,911Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$67,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.54Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	4.24Source: 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	--	11,712	11,966	12,308	12,507	12,577	12,085	11,885	11,634	11,670	12,149	11,756	11,154	10,691
Decennial Census	11,354	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	10,445	--	--	--

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: 33.4

Male Median Age: 31.8

Female Median Age: 35.4

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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	370	434	424	421	349	350	400	320	310	299	291	265	253	209	147	80	61	48
Female	348	406	450	445	296	381	356	292	324	347	283	382	354	292	165	100	100	93
Total	718	840	874	866	645	731	756	612	634	646	574	647	607	501	312	180	161	141

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

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Population by Race

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White:	237	2.28%
Black:	29	0.28%
Hispanic:*	164	1.58%
Asian:	121	1.16%
American Indian:	9,804	94.32%
Hawaiian:	6	0.06%
Other:	33	0.32%
Total:	10,394	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:	5,031	48.17%	31.8 years
Females:	5,414	51.83%	35.4 years
Total:	10,445	100%	33.4 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	10,561	98.78%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	16	0.15%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	93	0.87%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	21	1.07%
Total Population:	10,691	100%
Total Native Population:	10,577	98.93%
Total Foreign-born Population:	114	1.07%

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 $49,559, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $3,245 (7.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,350. Family households earn a median of $51,985 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $51,985). By gender, male median income is $44,722 and female is $46,571, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $1,849 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 49.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 14.7%, which is far worse than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.1%).

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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	$46,314	$47,404	$48,809	$45,833	$45,148	$43,156	$44,368	$44,766	$44,209	$46,723	$50,599	$57,850	$49,559
Median Family Income	$45,659	$46,803	$48,273	$45,703	$45,534	$42,865	$43,342	$44,858	$46,250	$52,735	$55,678	$61,599	$51,985
Median NonFamily Income	$44,440	$43,421	$27,222	$36,875	$29,259	$28,160	$29,152	$35,625	$27,109	$12,738	$18,804	$23,188	$0
Median Male Income	$40,517	$34,662	$40,040	$43,333	$41,942	$42,326	$44,844	$40,833	$37,391	$40,706	$41,827	$47,988	$44,722
Median Female Income	$33,051	$35,028	$36,100	$36,509	$34,681	$33,556	$34,243	$34,189	$35,685	$37,027	$39,217	$43,146	$46,571

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:	3,374	41.83%
Unemployed:	582	7.22%
Not In Labor Force:	4,110	50.95%
Total:	8,066	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:	1,285	38.09%
Service:	853	25.28%
Sales and Office:	532	15.77%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	401	11.89%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	303	8.98%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	3,374	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 $67,700, which is far less than the state median ($358,900), is down $34,900 (34.02%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,700. The median gross rent is $825, which is much lower than the state median ($1,431), is up $260 (46.02%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $196. Of occupied housing, owners make up 62.13% (4.13% with a mortgage, 95.87% free-and-clear) and renters 37.87% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 15.97%, which is markedly above 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	$102,600	$87,300	$85,600	$79,200	$73,800	$62,800	$56,100	$54,400	$50,000	$43,800	$54,700	$63,800	$67,700

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:	123	10.28%
$500 to $999:	630	52.68%
$1,000 to $1,499:	243	20.32%
$1,500 to $1,999:	3	0.25%
$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:	197	16.47%
Total:	1,196	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	$565	$579	$617	$647	$646	$627	$660	$638	$629	$616	$769	$798	$825

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):	81	2.56%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,881	59.56%
Renter Occupied:	1,196	37.87%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	3,158	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	3,158	84.03%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	600	15.97%
Total Housing Units:	3,758	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:	2,333	62.08%
Multi-Family Units:	486	12.93%
Other Units:	939	24.99%
Total Housing Units:	3,758	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 16.40% 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 82.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 13.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 36.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 57.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 26.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 4.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.10 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 (49.53%). College enrollment is 15.97%, 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:	344	5.23%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	801	12.18%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,265	34.45%
Some college, no degree:	1,393	21.19%
Associate's degree:	691	10.51%
Bachelor's degree:	466	7.09%
Graduate or professional degree:	615	9.35%
Total:	6,575	100%
High school or higher:	5,430	82.59%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,081	16.44%

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:	3,875	33.99%
Public Insurance:	6,114	53.64%
No Insurance:	1,410	12.37%
Total:	11,399	100%
Has Health Insurance:	9,989	87.63%

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	22.8%	26.3%	25.1%	28.8%	28.1%	28.1%	26.7%	26.9%	23.8%	21.2%	21.0%	21.1%	26.9%

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:	135	4.73%
Kindergarten:	154	5.39%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,414	49.53%
High school (grades 9-12):	696	24.38%
College or graduate school:	456	15.97%
Total:	2,855	100%
Early Childhood:	289	10.12%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,264	79.30%

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

City:	Tuba City, Arizona
Names to Avoid:	Coal Mine Mesa, Moenave, Moenkopi, Rare Metals
County:	Coconino County
Timezone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	8:32:57 PM
Population:	10,445 [See All]
Area Codes:	928 / 520
Classification:	PO Box
Coordinates:	35.9438, -111.4463
Land Area:	722.16 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/86045/zip-code-86045.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	2,989Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	64Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$28,986,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$114,578,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	1,815Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Flagstaff, AZSource: Census
CBSA Number:	22380Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	144,643Source: Census
MSA:	Flagstaff, AZ-UT MSASource: Census
Land Area:	722.16 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.044 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:	0476010Source: Census
Place Name:	Tuba City CDP; ArizonaSource: Census

ZIP Code 86045 in Tuba City, 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 86045

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 86045

Sources & References