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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
$40,313
Median income
$36,200
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
0th pct
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 Arizona average), while per-capita income is $17,270. The poverty rate stands at 37.6% and the unemployment rate at 15.7%. The typical home here is valued at $36,200 (89% below the state average); renters pay a median of $616 monthly, and 66.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Use the benchmarks above to see where 86033 sits relative to Arizona and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 86033?

33.0

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 1.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 94.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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

$17,270

Per Capita Income

37.6%

Poverty Rate

15.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 86033 ranks nationally

Kayenta, AZ household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,313 6th percentile higher than 6% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,083

Total Housing Units

2,643

Occupied Units

440

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.7%
Renter 33.3%

$36,200

Median Home Value

-89% vs state

$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.

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Related Areas

Navajo County Kayenta, AZ Arizona

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.