ZIP Code 86053 in Kaibeto, AZ

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Kaibeto, Arizona
City Alias:Tonalea
County:Coconino County
Timezone:Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:8:33:08 PM
Population:2,025 [See All]
Area Code:928
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:36.4950, -111.3174
Land Area:624.052 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 86053 has 2,025 residents and 497 households (average 4.07 persons per household). The median age is 27.5 years, significantly younger than the state (38.9) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.2% male and 52.8% 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 (98.1%, much higher than the state average of 4.5% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.0%); 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:2,025Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:2,204Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:3.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$42,134Source: Census ACS
Households:497Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$48,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:4.07Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.27Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,6112,6112,5302,3882,3112,4032,4412,2872,5472,8652,4982,2862,204
Decennial Census2,311------------------2,025------
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: 27.5

Male Median Age: 26.9

Female Median Age: 27.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male7710695121615945634144595452241517149
Female811191131017263604962495462663428252011
Total158225208222133122105112103931131161185843423420
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:70.35%
Black:10.05%
Hispanic:*211.04%
Asian:10.05%
American Indian:1,98698.37%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:30.15%
Total:2,019100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:95647.21%26.9 years
Females:1,06952.79%27.9 years
Total:2,025100%27.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:2,204100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:2,204100%
Total Native Population:2,204100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
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 $42,134, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $9,670 (29.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $75. Family households earn a median of $49,231 versus $11,016 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,215). By gender, male median income is $46,087 and female is $34,946, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $11,141 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 47.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 21.8%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Service (33.9%).

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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)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$32,464$30,000$28,239$28,792$28,750$33,672$41,806$42,222$42,059$51,103$47,955$42,802$42,134
Median Family Income$39,750$33,906$30,391$29,583$29,348$35,865$44,000$48,359$47,656$55,068$53,000$46,691$49,231
Median NonFamily Income$9,412$9,185$9,896$9,554$10,341$10,526$9,931$9,866$11,417$11,354$12,283$12,151$11,016
Median Male Income$23,508$27,102$46,094$40,714$36,406$38,523$40,761$34,605$41,765$41,250$42,125$45,579$46,087
Median Female Income$26,397$24,276$24,375$24,500$23,516$23,843$23,636$26,632$26,939$26,793$31,510$33,598$34,946
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:61636.71%
Unemployed:17210.25%
Not In Labor Force:89053.04%
Total:1,678100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:8814.29%
Service:20933.93%
Sales and Office:10817.53%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:8113.15%
Production, transportation, and material moving:13021.10%
Total Civilian Employed Population:616100%
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 $48,500, which is much lower than the state median ($358,900), is down $10,700 (18.07%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,300. The median gross rent is $677, which is well under the state median ($1,431), is up $237 (53.86%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $108. Of occupied housing, owners make up 79.28% (16.03% with a mortgage, 83.97% free-and-clear) and renters 20.72% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.40%, which is much lower than the state rate (11.00%).

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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)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$59,200$57,900$57,600$57,300$57,300$53,900$53,300$53,700$52,800$50,200$49,300$49,900$48,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:2818.67%
$500 to $999:7449.33%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:138.67%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:3523.33%
Total:150100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$440$454$532$535$531$558$540$513$569$594$568$633$677
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):9212.71%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):48266.57%
Renter Occupied:15020.72%
Total Occupied Housing Units:724100%

Occupied Housing Units:72489.60%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):8410.40%
Total Housing Units:808100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:60074.26%
Multi-Family Units:131.61%
Other Units:19524.13%
Total Housing Units:808100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 6.20% 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 72.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 23.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 24.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 57.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 24.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 3.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.10 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (56.48%). College enrollment is 11.99%, 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)


Less than 9th grade:19214.37%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:17613.17%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):58343.64%
Some college, no degree:19614.67%
Associate's degree:1067.93%
Bachelor's degree:594.42%
Graduate or professional degree:241.80%
Total:1,336100%
High school or higher:96872.46%
Bachelor's degree or higher:836.21%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:54223.49%
Public Insurance:1,25854.53%
No Insurance:50721.98%
Total:2,307100%
Has Health Insurance:1,80078.02%
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)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty27.8%37.2%43.3%44.2%44.9%39.3%34.8%26.3%27.7%22.2%21.0%21.0%24.6%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:122.32%
Kindergarten:203.87%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):29256.48%
High school (grades 9-12):13125.34%
College or graduate school:6211.99%
Total:517100%
Early Childhood:326.19%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):44385.69%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 86053 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:663Source: 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

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 86053 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 144,643 people, about 1.40% of whom live in ZIP Code 86053. It covers 624.052 sq mi of land and a water area of 2.955 sq mi.

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:624.052 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:2.955 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


86054 | | 86052

Schools in ZIP Code 86053


We could not locate which school district 86053 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 1 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.

Kaibeto Boarding School East Highway 160/98
Kaibeto, AZ 86053
Page Christian School 255 Lake Powell Blvd
Page, AZ 86040
District: Private SchoolNearby
Seba Dalkai Boarding School 42 Miles N On Hwy 87
Winslow, AZ 86047
District: Private SchoolNearby
Northland Christian School 8000 N US Highway 89
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 86053


Indian Bible College 2237 East Cedar Avenue
Flagstaff, AZ 86004-1919
Type: Post Secondary
Northern Arizona University 1900 S Knoles Dr, Babbitt Administrative Center, Room 200
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4092
Type: Post Secondary
Coconino Community College 2800 S. Lone Tree Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86005-2701
Type: Post Secondary
Dine College Route 12, One Circle Drive
Tsaile, AZ 86556
Type: Post Secondary
Southwest Technical College 757 West 800 South
Cedar City, UT 84720
Type: Post Secondary
Evans Hairstyling College-Cedar City 169 N 100 W
Cedar City, UT 84720
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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