Kayenta, AZ · standard
ZIP Code 86033
Navajo County, Arizona - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,844
- 3/sq mi Low-density area
- $40,313
- Median income Below-median income area
- $36,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kayenta pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Lowest
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86033 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 86033 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kayenta, Navajo County, Arizona, home to 7,844 residents across 3016.9 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Denver time zone.
ZIP 86033 reports a modest median household income of $40,313 (45% below the average Arizona ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,270. Economic pressure is pronounced: 37.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $36,200 (89% below the average Arizona ZIP), and median rent is $616; owner occupancy is 66.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is -. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Arizona and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 86033.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 86033
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kayenta, AZ
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 86033.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 86033, Kayenta, AZ · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,844
Population
3016.9
Area (sq mi)
3
People / sq mi
Denver
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 86033?
33.0
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
0.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$40,313
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$17,270
Per Capita Income
37.6%
Poverty Rate
15.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 86033 ranks among Arizona ZIPs
Kayenta, AZ household income vs. every Arizona ZIP code
Median household income among 372 reporting Arizona ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$40,313 11th percentile higher than 11% of 372 Arizona ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arizona ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,083housing units
3,083
Total Housing Units
2,643
Occupied Units
440
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$36,200
Median Home Value
-89% vs state ZIP avg
$616
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 86033, employing approximately 703 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,231,000.
41
Businesses
703
Employees
$29.2M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 29.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 21.9% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 12.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 7.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 86033, both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,844 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 86033 in?
ZIP code 86033 (Kayenta) is located in Navajo County, Arizona. Navajo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/navajo-az.
What is the population of ZIP code 86033?
ZIP code 86033 in Kayenta, AZ has a population of 7,844 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 86033?
The median household income in ZIP 86033 is $40,313, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86033?
The median home value in ZIP 86033 is $36,200, which is 87% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86033?
The largest racial group in ZIP 86033 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86033?
ZIP code 86033 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 703 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 86033?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 86033 are: Accommodation and food services (12), Health care and social assistance (9), Retail trade (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 86033?
In ZIP code 86033, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 86033?
In ZIP code 86033, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86033?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86033 is 37.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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