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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 86503 has 9,851 residents and 3,058 households (average 3.16 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 48.5% male and 51.5% 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 (94.5%, much higher than the state average of 4.5% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and White (2.6%, much lower than the state average of 60.4% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2%, 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:	9,851Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	10,122Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	9.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$30,313Source: Census ACS

Households:	3,058Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$39,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.16Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	4.21Source: 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	--	9,962	10,648	11,227	10,866	10,967	11,845	11,553	11,143	10,818	10,578	9,089	9,714	10,122
Decennial Census	10,714	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	9,851	--	--	--

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

Female Median Age: 34.8

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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	374	377	419	432	340	368	334	322	242	253	251	282	268	153	166	81	65	49
Female	373	413	403	418	292	320	326	301	269	273	306	305	312	255	180	139	82	108
Total	747	790	822	850	632	688	660	623	511	526	557	587	580	408	346	220	147	157

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

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Population by Race

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White:	253	2.57%
Black:	36	0.37%
Hispanic:*	121	1.23%
Asian:	96	0.98%
American Indian:	9,314	94.63%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	23	0.23%
Total:	9,843	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:	4,776	48.48%	31.0 years
Females:	5,075	51.52%	34.8 years
Total:	9,851	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:	9,860	97.41%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	0	0.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	25	0.25%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	237	2.59%
Total Population:	10,122	100%
Total Native Population:	9,860	97.41%
Total Foreign-born Population:	262	2.59%

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 $30,313, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $1,980 (7.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,331. Family households earn a median of $35,726 versus $24,861 for nonfamily households (a difference of $10,865). By gender, male median income is $59,048 and female is $37,840, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $21,208 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 39.3%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.7%, which is much higher than the state rate (5.1%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.1%).

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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	$28,333	$31,423	$30,019	$30,904	$29,065	$27,742	$26,025	$27,115	$24,982	$23,862	$25,684	$29,624	$30,313
Median Family Income	$36,581	$36,667	$34,087	$39,005	$32,791	$31,103	$29,688	$32,062	$30,046	$24,926	$26,983	$35,833	$35,726
Median NonFamily Income	$11,581	$16,250	$13,438	$11,646	$12,072	$11,446	$10,908	$12,120	$15,344	$20,392	$22,103	$24,055	$24,861
Median Male Income	$32,369	$34,674	$34,765	$34,519	$37,132	$35,429	$36,146	$39,302	$50,036	$51,429	$53,713	$59,861	$59,048
Median Female Income	$33,090	$33,571	$34,351	$33,045	$31,964	$32,391	$32,400	$35,319	$43,698	$36,314	$37,092	$37,391	$37,840

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:	2,682	35.11%
Unemployed:	321	4.20%
Not In Labor Force:	4,636	60.69%
Total:	7,639	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:	994	37.06%
Service:	566	21.10%
Sales and Office:	543	20.25%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	264	9.84%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	315	11.74%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	2,682	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 $39,500, which is well under the state median ($358,900), is down $200 (0.50%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $7,100. The median gross rent is $523, which is well under the state median ($1,431), is up $18 (3.56%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.98% (6.79% with a mortgage, 93.21% free-and-clear) and renters 27.02% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 18.67%, which is much 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	$39,700	$39,600	$42,400	$40,100	$42,700	$49,600	$33,700	$30,600	$32,400	$32,300	$31,100	$40,000	$39,500

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:	304	35.72%
$500 to $999:	272	31.96%
$1,000 to $1,499:	107	12.57%
$1,500 to $1,999:	16	1.88%
$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:	152	17.86%
Total:	851	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	$505	$467	$474	$442	$414	$424	$442	$466	$485	$506	$516	$539	$523

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):	156	4.95%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,143	68.03%
Renter Occupied:	851	27.02%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	3,150	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	3,150	81.33%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	723	18.67%
Total Housing Units:	3,873	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:	2,524	65.17%
Multi-Family Units:	588	15.18%
Other Units:	761	19.65%
Total Housing Units:	3,873	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 13.20% 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 81.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 26.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 26.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 49.30%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 31.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.00 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.09%). College enrollment is 12.80%, 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:	530	8.41%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	618	9.81%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,130	33.80%
Some college, no degree:	1,603	25.44%
Associate's degree:	587	9.31%
Bachelor's degree:	465	7.38%
Graduate or professional degree:	369	5.86%
Total:	6,302	100%
High school or higher:	5,154	81.78%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	834	13.23%

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:	2,618	25.82%
Public Insurance:	4,922	48.55%
No Insurance:	2,599	25.63%
Total:	10,139	100%
Has Health Insurance:	7,540	74.37%

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	31.1%	29.2%	35.6%	32.7%	34.9%	37.7%	40.2%	36.2%	38.1%	41.8%	37.6%	31.1%	31.1%

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:	212	7.20%
Kindergarten:	138	4.69%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,269	43.09%
High school (grades 9-12):	949	32.22%
College or graduate school:	377	12.80%
Total:	2,945	100%
Early Childhood:	350	11.88%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	2,356	80.00%

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

City:	Chinle, Arizona
Names to Avoid:	Canyon De Chelly National Mo, Cottonwood Station, Huachuca Terrace, Low Mountain, Rough Rock, Salina, Smoke Signal, Tahchee, Tsail
County:	Apache County
Timezone:	Mountain (GMT -07:00)
Local Time:	8:35:15 PM
Population:	9,851 [See All]
Area Code:	928
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	36.1216, -109.5235
Land Area:	990.973 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/86503/zip-code-86503.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	7Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	3,353Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	44Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$14,002,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$62,847,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	1,110Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	--Source: Census
CBSA Number:	--Source: Census
CBSA Type:	--Source: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	0Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	990.973 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.377 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:	0412770Source: Census
Place Name:	Chinle CDP; ArizonaSource: Census

ZIP Code 86503 in Chinle, 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 86503

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 86503

Sources & References