| City: | Red Valley, Arizona |
| City Alias: | Teec Nos Pos |
| County: | Apache County |
| Timezone: | Mountain (GMT -07:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:22:34 AM |
| Population: | 1,060 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 928 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 36.9075, -109.1023 |
| Land Area: | 271.733 sq mi |
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Red Valley sits in the northeastern corner of Arizona, spanning 242 square miles of Navajo Nation territory in Apache County. Known by its Navajo name Teec Nos Pos, this community of 1,060 people is 97% Native American (1,032 residents). The post office serves as a critical mail access point for families spread across this vast rural landscape.
With 313 PO Boxes serving 391 households, about 80% of residents rely on the Red Valley post office for mail. While limited rural and highway contract delivery exists (covering just 2 streets across the entire territory), most of the community picks up mail at the post office. This isn't unusual for Navajo Nation communities, where homes are often miles apart without conventional street addressing.
Red Valley is a working community with a median household income of $23,295 and per capita income of $16,036. Employment concentrates in transportation and warehousing (277 workers), public administration (142 workers, likely tribal government), and education and healthcare (101 workers). About 60% of workers work from home, typical for reservation communities where many engage in livestock, crafts, or local services.
The community has a median age of 43.1 years with a typical family structure. Most homes (303 of 391 households) are owner-occupied. Educational attainment is low, with just 5.6% of adults holding bachelor's degrees, but this doesn't capture traditional knowledge and cultural education important to Navajo life. Only 30% of residents were born in the United States according to Census categories, likely because the Navajo Nation predates the federal government and many identify primarily as Diné.
Teec Nos Pos is recognized as an official mailing name alongside Red Valley, honoring the Navajo identity of this community. The post office handles all mail for this corner of the reservation, connecting families to government services, healthcare, package delivery, and communication with relatives across Navajo Nation and beyond.
Only 2 streets appear in delivery records across 242 square miles, typical of Navajo Nation areas where traditional land use patterns don't follow conventional street grids.
ZIP Code 86544 has 1,060 residents and 391 households (average 2.71 persons per household). The median age is 43.1 years, older than the state (38.9) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.1% male and 48.9% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are American Indian & Alaska Native (97.4%, much higher than the state average of 4.5% and well above the national average of 1.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, 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%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 1,060Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,472Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 3.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $23,068Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 391Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $47,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.71Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.09Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,266 | 1,412 | 1,345 | 1,452 | 1,332 | 1,224 | 1,129 | 1,175 | 1,307 | 1,452 | 1,377 | 1,440 | 1,587 | 1,472 |
| Decennial Census | 1,267 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,060 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.1
Male Median Age: 40.6
Female Median Age: 45.7
| 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 | 33 | 27 | 41 | 27 | 28 | 44 | 35 | 33 | 25 | 36 | 40 | 47 | 39 | 36 | 21 | 20 | 4 | 6 |
| Female | 26 | 39 | 24 | 44 | 25 | 38 | 22 | 12 | 23 | 32 | 32 | 45 | 27 | 47 | 18 | 27 | 15 | 22 |
| Total | 59 | 66 | 65 | 71 | 53 | 82 | 57 | 45 | 48 | 68 | 72 | 92 | 66 | 83 | 39 | 47 | 19 | 28 |
| White: | 8 | 0.76% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 15 | 1.42% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.19% |
| American Indian: | 1,032 | 97.54% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.09% |
| Total: | 1,058 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 542 | 51.13% | 40.6 years |
| Females: | 518 | 48.87% | 45.7 years |
| Total: | 1,060 | 100% | 43.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,472 | 100.00% |
| 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 1,472 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,472 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $23,068, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is down $3,539 (13.3%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,896. Family households earn a median of $42,692 versus $11,528 for nonfamily households (a difference of $31,164). By gender, male median income is $41,563 and female is $31,307, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $10,256 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 32.7%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.1%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (29.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $26,607 | $26,000 | $28,250 | $25,682 | $28,056 | $28,542 | $27,361 | $24,271 | $26,964 | $25,987 | $24,750 | $25,938 | $23,295 | $23,068 |
| Median Family Income | $31,250 | $31,136 | $33,000 | $34,583 | $40,000 | $34,875 | $35,938 | $34,000 | $34,615 | $33,438 | $36,042 | $40,536 | $40,592 | $42,692 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,779 | $10,833 | $11,023 | $9,274 | $9,091 | $8,958 | $11,406 | $10,625 | $12,266 | $11,932 | $13,158 | $13,250 | $12,900 | $11,528 |
| Median Male Income | $47,750 | $27,232 | $31,563 | $28,750 | $0 | $28,750 | $40,625 | $41,458 | $43,438 | $48,000 | $41,875 | $41,250 | $39,063 | $41,563 |
| Median Female Income | $25,556 | $19,737 | $25,750 | $26,500 | $0 | $31,094 | $32,813 | $32,917 | $33,056 | $31,875 | $37,554 | $36,250 | $34,150 | $31,307 |
| Employed: | 360 | 29.06% |
| Unemployed: | 45 | 3.63% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 834 | 67.31% |
| Total: | 1,239 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 36 | 10.00% |
| Service: | 105 | 29.17% |
| Sales and Office: | 62 | 17.22% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 59 | 16.39% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 98 | 27.22% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 360 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $47,000, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $30,100 (39.04%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,000. The median gross rent is $717, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $192 (36.57%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $142. Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.54% (2.68% with a mortgage, 97.32% free-and-clear) and renters 15.46% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 24.34%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $77,100 | $86,300 | $75,800 | $84,600 | $90,900 | $80,600 | $48,800 | $50,200 | $45,000 | $52,400 | $49,500 | $57,700 | $49,500 | $47,000 |
| Less than $500: | 18 | 24.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 31 | 41.33% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3 | 4.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 4 | 5.33% |
| $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: | 19 | 25.33% |
| Total: | 75 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $525 | $450 | $425 | $542 | $725 | $658 | $650 | $525 | $575 | $669 | $438 | $550 | $608 | $717 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 11 | 2.27% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 399 | 82.27% |
| Renter Occupied: | 75 | 15.46% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 485 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 485 | 75.66% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 156 | 24.34% |
| Total Housing Units: | 641 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 568 | 88.61% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 2 | 0.31% |
| Other Units: | 71 | 11.08% |
| Total Housing Units: | 641 | 100% |
In 2024, 4.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 76.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 25.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 15.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 62.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 33.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), up 2.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.60 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (55.64%). College enrollment is 15.64%, 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: | 103 | 10.36% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 132 | 13.28% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 363 | 36.52% |
| Some college, no degree: | 301 | 30.28% |
| Associate's degree: | 53 | 5.33% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 37 | 3.72% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 0.50% |
| Total: | 994 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 759 | 76.36% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 42 | 4.23% |
| Private Insurance: | 225 | 14.77% |
| Public Insurance: | 917 | 60.21% |
| No Insurance: | 381 | 25.02% |
| Total: | 1,523 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,142 | 74.98% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 33.0% | 30.9% | 29.4% | 26.6% | 24.4% | 23.2% | 28.9% | 31.3% | 31.9% | 36.7% | 37.2% | 34.4% | 35.5% | 33.4% |
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: | 6 | 2.18% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 153 | 55.64% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 73 | 26.55% |
| College or graduate school: | 43 | 15.64% |
| Total: | 275 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 6 | 2.18% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 232 | 84.36% |
ZIP Code 86544 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: | 321Source: 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 86544 is located in Apache County, Arizona, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Arizona's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 86544. It covers 271.733 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.281 sq mi.
| 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: | 271.733 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.281 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 86544 is in the Red Mesa Unified District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 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 March 1, 2026.