Second Mesa, AZ · standard

ZIP Code 86043

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

1,798
7/sq mi
$77,000
Median home value
2.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Second Mesa pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 86043 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 86043 covers 272.4 square miles in Second Mesa, Navajo County, Arizona (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,798 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Phoenix time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 86043, but per-capita income is $8,321. The poverty rate stands at 49.2% and the unemployment rate at 29.8%. The typical home here is valued at $77,000 (77% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 70.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 2.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Navajo County, letting you compare 86043 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 86043, Second Mesa, 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

1,798

Population

272.4

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Phoenix

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 86043?

29.2

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

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 3.2%

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?

$8,321

Per Capita Income

49.2%

Poverty Rate

29.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.9%

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

What does housing look like?

651

Total Housing Units

527

Occupied Units

124

Vacant Units

3.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.2%
Renter 29.8%

$77,000

Median Home Value

-77% vs state

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 86043, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $294,000.

3

Businesses

9

Employees

$294K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
86042 Polacca, AZ 1,778 9.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Navajo County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 86043 in?
ZIP code 86043 (Second Mesa) 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 86043?
ZIP code 86043 in Second Mesa, AZ has a population of 1,798 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 86043?
The median home value in ZIP 86043 is $77,000, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 86043?
The largest racial group in ZIP 86043 is American Indian or Alaska Native at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 86043?
ZIP code 86043 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 86043?
In ZIP code 86043, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.9% 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 86043?
In ZIP code 86043, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 86043?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 86043 is 49.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.