| City: | North Rim, Arizona |
| City Alias: | Fredonia |
| County: | Coconino County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:21:30 AM |
| Population: | 40 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 928 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.4379, -112.2301 |
| Land Area: | 823.408 sq mi |
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North Rim sits on the remote northern edge of Grand Canyon National Park, 1,076 square miles of high-elevation plateau accessible only from mid-May through mid-October. With just 40 year-round residents and 5 occupied homes, this isn't a town. It's a seasonal National Park operation where 89% of housing (58 of 65 units) sits vacant outside summer months.
Mail delivery here works differently than typical vacation communities. There are no PO Boxes. Instead, mail arrives via rural carrier route to National Park Service facilities: Admin Loop Road, NPS Service Road, Helibase Road, and Concessionaire Residence Road. Street names tell the story of who lives here: park rangers, maintenance staff, wildland firefighters, and lodge employees.
Of the 40 people counted in the 2020 Census, 29 live in group quarters (staff dormitories and seasonal housing). The median age of 44.7 years and per capita income of $27,181 reflect a working community, not a resort. This is where the people who run the North Rim live during the brief season when the rim is open.
Fredonia, 43 miles north in Arizona's remote "Arizona Strip," serves as the mailing alias and year-round support town. When snow closes Highway 67 each fall, the North Rim becomes completely inaccessible. The post office serves a landscape larger than Rhode Island, but with fewer residents than a single city block.
Street names like NPS Service Road, Admin Loop, Helibase Road, and Concessionaire Residence Road identify National Park Service infrastructure rather than a residential community.
ZIP Code 86052 has 40 residents and 5 households (average 2.20 persons per household). The median age is 44.7 years, older than the state (38.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.0% male and 45.0% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (75.0%, much higher than the state average of 60.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0%, which is much lower than the state average (30.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 40Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 161Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 0.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 5Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.20Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 18 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 200 | 255 | 313 | 316 | 333 | 296 | 215 | 161 |
| Decennial Census | 28 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 40 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.7
Male Median Age: 44.5
Female Median Age: 50.5
| 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 30 | 78.95% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 10.53% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 5.26% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 5.26% |
| Total: | 38 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 22 | 55.00% | 44.5 years |
| Females: | 18 | 45.00% | 50.5 years |
| Total: | 40 | 100% | 44.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 123 | 76.40% |
| 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: | 38 | 23.60% |
| Total Population: | 161 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 123 | 76.40% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 38 | 23.60% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $32,045 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $48,232 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $48,232 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 70.8%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (55.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $32,045 | $30,833 | $30,938 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $32,045 | $30,833 | $30,938 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,343 | $0 | $47,820 | $48,232 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 114 | 70.81% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 47 | 29.19% |
| Total: | 161 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 63 | 55.26% |
| Service: | 17 | 14.91% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 34 | 29.82% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 114 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 5 | 100.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 5 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 5 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 5 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 5 | 11.90% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 37 | 88.10% |
| Total Housing Units: | 42 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 37 | 88.10% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 5 | 11.90% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 42 | 100% |
In 2024, 29.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 80.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (54.05%). College enrollment is 54.05%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 17 | 19.54% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 38 | 43.68% |
| Associate's degree: | 6 | 6.90% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 26 | 29.89% |
| Total: | 87 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 70 | 80.46% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 26 | 29.89% |
| Private Insurance: | 98 | 53.26% |
| Public Insurance: | 69 | 37.50% |
| No Insurance: | 17 | 9.24% |
| Total: | 184 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 167 | 90.76% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 17 | 45.95% |
| College or graduate school: | 20 | 54.05% |
| Total: | 37 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 17 | 45.95% |
ZIP Code 86052 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: | 677Source: 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 86052 is located in Coconino County, Arizona, within the Flagstaff, AZ Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 22380) and Arizona's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 134,421 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 86052. It covers 823.408 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.185 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Flagstaff, AZSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 22380Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 134,421Source: Census |
| MSA: | Flagstaff, AZ-UT MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 823.408 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 2.185 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01,02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 55039.61, 7838.12 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 86052 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.