Gray Mountain, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 86016

Coconino County, Arizona — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

62
0/sq mi
$2,499
Median income
$30,500
Median home value
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gray Mountain pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

0th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0th pct
home value, US ZIPs
0
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86016 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 86016 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 310.0 square miles in Gray Mountain, Coconino County, Arizona. The area is home to 62 residents, producing a population density of 0 people per square mile, and falls within the Denver time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 86016 against Arizona and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 86016 sits at $2,499 (97% below the Arizona average), while per-capita income is $26,216. The poverty rate stands at 40.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $30,500 (91% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 86016 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.3, and the average commute is 66 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 86016 sits relative to Arizona and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 86016, Gray Mountain, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

62

Population

310.0

Area (sq mi)

0

People / sq mi

Denver

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86016?

61.3

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 0.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 100.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$2,499

Median Household Income

-97% vs state

$26,216

Per Capita Income

40.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

66.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 86016 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$2,499 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 12.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

30

Total Housing Units

23

Occupied Units

7

Vacant Units

1.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$30,500

Median Home Value

-91% vs state

1988

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 86016, employing approximately 101 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,042,000.

5

Businesses

101

Employees

$25.0M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 86016 in?
ZIP code 86016 (Gray Mountain) is located in Coconino County, Arizona. Coconino County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/coconino-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 86016?
ZIP code 86016 in Gray Mountain, AZ has a population of 62 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86016?
The median household income in ZIP 86016 is $2,499, which is 97% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86016?
The median home value in ZIP 86016 is $30,500, which is 89% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86016?
The largest racial group in ZIP 86016 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86016?
ZIP code 86016 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 101 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the average commute time in ZIP 86016?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 86016 is 66.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86016?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86016 is 40.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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